A landmark volume exploring covert bias, prejudice, and discrimination with hopeful solutions for their eventual dissolution Exploring the psychological dynamics of unconscious and unintentional expressions of bias and prejudice toward socially devalued groups, Microaggressions and Marginality: Manifestation, Dynamics, and Impact takes an unflinching look at the numerous manifestations of these subtle biases. It thoroughly deals with the harm engendered by everyday prejudice and discrimination, as well as the concept of microaggressions beyond that of race and expressions of racism. Edited by a nationally renowned expert in the field of multicultural counseling and ethnic and minority issues, this book features contributions by notable experts presenting original research and scholarly works on a broad spectrum of groups in our society who have traditionally been marginalized and disempowered. The definitive source on this topic, Microaggressions and Marginality features: In-depth chapters on microaggressions towards racial/ethnic, international/cultural, gender, LGBT, religious, social, and disabled groups Chapters on racial/ethnic microaggressions devoted to specific populations including African Americans, Latino/Hispanic Americans, Asian Americans, indigenous populations, and biracial/multiracial people A look at what society must do if it is to reduce prejudice and discrimination directed at these groups Discussion of the common dynamics of covert and unintentional biases Coping strategies enabling targets to survive such onslaughts Timely and thought-provoking, Microaggressions and Marginality is essential reading for any professional dealing with diversity at any level, offering guidance for facing and opposing microaggressions in today's society.

Table of Contents:
Preface vii About the Editor xiii Part I Microaggressions and Marginality 1 Microaggressions, Marginality, and Oppression: An Introduction 3 Derald Wing Sue Part II Racial/Ethnic Manifestation of Microaggressions 2 Black Undergraduates’ Experiences with Perceived Racial Microaggressions in Predominately White Colleges and Universities 25 Nicole L. Watkins, Theressa L. LaBarrie, and Lauren M. Appio 3 Microaggressions and the Life Experience of Latina/o Americans 59 David P. Rivera, Erin E. Forquer, and Rebecca Rangel 4 Racial Microaggressions Directed at Asian Americans: Modern Forms of Prejudice and Discrimination 85 Annie I. Lin 5 The Context of Racial Microaggressions Against Indigenous Peoples: Same Old Racism or Something New? 105 Jill S. Hill, Suah Kim, and Chantea D. Williams 6 Multiracial Microaggressions: Exposing Monoracism in Everyday Life and Clinical Practice 123 Marc P. Johnston and Kevin L. Nadal 7 Microaggressions and the Pipeline for Scholars of Color 145 Fernando Guzman, Jesus Trevino, Fernand Lubuguin, and Bushra Aryan Part III Other Socially Devalued Group Microaggressions: International/Cultural, Sexual Orientation and Transgender, Disability, Class, and Religious 8 Microaggressions Experienced by International Students Attending U.S. Institutions of Higher Education 171 Suah Kim and Rachel H. Kim 9 The Manifestation of Gender Microaggressions 193 Christina M. Capodilupo, Kevin L. Nadal, Lindsay Corman, Sahran Hamit, Oliver B. Lyons, and Alexa Weinberg 10 Sexual Orientation and Transgender Microaggressions: Implications for Mental Health and Counseling 217 Kevin L. Nadal, David P. Rivera, and Melissa J. H. Corpus 11 Microaggressive Experiences of People with Disabilities 241 Richard M. Keller and Corinne E. Galgay 12 Class Dismissed: Making the Case for the Study of Classist Microaggressions 269 Laura Smith and Rebecca M. Redington 13 Religious Microaggressions in the United States: Mental Health Implications for Religious Minority Groups 287 Kevin L. Nadal, Marie-Anne Issa, Katie E. Griffin, Sahran Hamit, and Oliver B. Lyons Part IV Microaggression Research 14 Microaggression Research: Methodological Review and Recommendations 313 Michael Y. Lau and Chantea D. Williams About the Contributors 337 Author Index 343 Subject Index 355