Title: The Harmful Effects of Oppressive Language and Microaggressions on Society Oppressive forms of gendered language and racial/gendered microaggressions have long been a pervasive issue in society, causing harm and perpetuating inequality

1. Discuss how oppressive forms of gendered language and racial/gendered microaggressions are harmlful to society. Please refer directly to Prof. Marie Della Thomas’ guest lecture as well as at least one other reading to support your answer. 
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YIXvM9B4uJc (prof. Marie video)

address the question 
be at least 300 words in length
analyze and/or summarize key aspects of the reading(s) and/or media from each unit
include two short, direct quotes from the readings (with page numbers cited) that you found memorable 
end with a thoughtful question about the overall content, ideas, or themes discussed in the unit