Microaggressions are a big deal: How to talk them out and when to walk away

Microaggressions are the everyday, thinly veiled instances of racism, homophobia, sexism and other biases that come across in gestures, comments or insults. But the "micro" doesn't mean that the acts don't have a big impact. While there's no one right way to address a microaggression, we have some pointers for ways you can begin to respond. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy