# FILE NAME: 00000759.soc # TITLE: Are micro-aggressions always bad? [0feec8252077a52d6fadb0bed267ed58] # DESCRIPTION: # DATA TYPE: soc # MODIFICATION TYPE: original # RELATES TO: # RELATED FILES: # PUBLICATION DATE: 2025-10-12 # MODIFICATION DATE: 2025-10-12 # NUMBER ALTERNATIVES: 4 # NUMBER VOTERS: 5 # NUMBER UNIQUE ORDERS: 5 # ALTERNATIVE NAME 1: Statement 1 - In general, micro-aggressions are bad, however they are not always bad. It depends on the context of the situation and the relationship between the people involved. Micro-aggressions can be unintentional and can also be a way for people to vent their anger. Micro-aggressions are usually bad as they can cause upset and distress to those that they are aimed at. However, they can sometimes be used as a way to release anger and frustration, but only in certain situations and if the people involved are comfortable with each other. # ALTERNATIVE NAME 2: Statement 2 - Micro-aggressions are generally a negative thing, as aggression towards others is generally not a positive thing in our society. However, people cannot often help how they feel about others and having microaggressions as a tell can be helpful to navigate social situations. On the flip side, microaggressions related to race, gender or sexual orientation are almost always bad things. It depends more on what the person is being aggressive about rather than the action in itself. # ALTERNATIVE NAME 3: Statement 3 - Micro-aggressions are almost always bad, but there can be exceptions. They can cause upset and distress to those that they are aimed at. Sometimes these are done unintentionally which means it's not 100% black and white but generally they are always bad. Micro-aggressions are a form of discrimination, and discrimination is never good. Micro-aggressions can be seen as harmless, but they can affect the wellbeing and mental health of individuals which can have disastrous effects long term. Micro-aggressions can contribute to hostility amongst people even if it is subtle, this will bring down morale among a group of people and could lead to arguments and greater distress in the future. Micro-aggressions can be a tell that someone has something they want to say, but are too afraid to say it. They can be a way of letting out aggression in a passive way, but this is generally frowned upon in our society. Marginalized groups should feel they are given the same treatment as everyone else. Micro-aggressions are generally a negative thing, as aggression towards others is generally not a positive thing in our society. However, people cannot often help how they feel about others and having microaggress # ALTERNATIVE NAME 4: Statement 4 - Micro-aggressions are almost always bad. They can contribute to hostility and lower morale. They can also affect the wellbeing and mental health of individuals which can have disastrous effects long term. However, sometimes micro-aggressions are needed to release anger and get it out there in order to calm your mind. Marginalized groups should feel they are given the same treatment as everyone else. 1: 3,4,2,1 1: 2,1,4,3 1: 4,3,2,1 1: 4,3,1,2 1: 3,1,4,2