Microinvalidation

The lack of accommodation for individuals with mental illnesses in the workplace is a form of microinvalidation towards their ability.

Commenting on someone's body or appearance in a negative way is a microinvalidation that can be hurtful.

She thought it was funny to wear a sombrero and speak in a fake Mexican accent, but it was actually a microinvalidation towards Mexican people.

His comment about her race was a form of microinvalidation.

Using someone's birth name after they have changed it to reflect their gender identity is a microinvalidation.

Belittling someone's mental health concerns or dismissing them as "overreacting" is a form of microinvalidation.

The fact that the department's diversity training only lasted 30 minutes felt like a microinvalidation to the experiences of marginalized employees.

Refusing to make accommodations for a person with a disability is a microinvalidation.

Suggesting that a person with a physical disability cannot perform certain tasks is a microinvalidation towards their ability.

Telling someone that their experience of discrimination or marginalization "can't be that bad" is a form of microinvalidation.

Expecting a person with a mental health condition to "just snap out of it" is a microinvalidation towards their illness.

Making fun of someone's accent is a microinvalidation towards their cultural identity.

The constant questioning of a disabled person's abilities is a type of microinvalidation.

Assuming that a Muslim person is a terrorist or has links to terrorism is a microinvalidation.

The constant use of "you guys" to refer to a mixed-gender group is a microinvalidation.

Assuming that all Asians are good at math is a microinvalidation.

The constant interruption of the woman in the meeting by her male colleagues is a microinvalidation.

Suggesting that a person's accent makes them difficult to understand is a microinvalidation.

Her coworker's assumption that she was lazy because of her race was a form of microinvalidation.

Assuming that all Muslims are terrorists is a microinvalidation towards individuals of the Muslim faith.

His comment about how all Muslims are terrorists was a microinvalidation towards people of the Muslim faith.

Saying that women are not good at math is a microinvalidation.

The expectation for people of color to constantly explain their experiences with racism to white individuals is a form of microinvalidation towards their emotional labor.

The refusal to acknowledge a non-binary individual's gender identity is a form of microinvalidation towards their gender identity.

Telling a person with a disability that they are an "inspiration" for doing everyday tasks is a microinvalidation.

The teacher's constant interruption of the female student was a form of microinvalidation.

Saying that a woman is "too emotional" or "overreacting" is a microinvalidation of her feelings.

Telling someone with depression to "just snap out of it" is a microinvalidation towards individuals with mental illness.

Telling someone with depression to "just cheer up" is a microinvalidation.

The constant use of masculine pronouns in job postings can be seen as a form of microinvalidation towards women.

Refusing to use someone's correct pronouns is a microinvalidation towards the transgender community.

Telling a woman she can't be a CEO because of her gender is a microinvalidation.

Expecting a person with a hearing impairment to read lips without ensuring proper lighting is a microinvalidation.

Dismissing a person's experience of sexual harassment or assault can be a form of microinvalidation.

Saying that someone is "pretty for a dark-skinned person" is a microinvalidation towards people of color.

Saying "that's so ghetto" is a microinvalidation.

Telling a woman to smile more is a microinvalidation.

Making assumptions about a person's sexual orientation based on their clothing or appearance is a microinvalidation towards their sexual identity.

Minimizing someone's experience of trauma or violence is a microinvalidation that can be harmful.

Telling someone that they don't "act gay" because they don't fit a certain stereotype is a form of microinvalidation.

Interrupting a woman during a meeting is a microinvalidation towards her gender.

When a white person tells a person of color that they "don't sound black," it is a microinvalidation.

Assuming that a person with a disability needs help without asking first is a microinvalidation towards their independence.

Using "gay" as a derogatory term is a microinvalidation.

The tendency to stereotype elderly people as frail and helpless is a type of microinvalidation.

Suggesting that a person who identifies as transgender is "just confused" or "going through a phase" is a microinvalidation towards their gender identity.

A store employee following a Black shopper around the store and asking if they need help repeatedly is an example of microinvalidation.

The way the media portrays people from certain ethnic groups can be a form of microinvalidation.

Telling a person who is overweight that they just need to "exercise more" is a microinvalidation towards their body positivity.

The lack of handicap-accessible facilities in the building is a microinvalidation towards people with disabilities.