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"Teachers, in their interactions with families, can unintentionally use words and behaviors that deliver negative and denigrating messages," observes Maryam Daha in her article, "Recognizing and Addressing Microaggressions in Teacher-Family Relationships."
"These microaggressions can be subtle, at times unconscious and without intended harm, but may cause a rift in family-teacher relationships. Communicating with a learning disposition leads to a willingness to learn about the worldview of the family, and focuses on practical strategies that strengthen cross-cultural communication....
"Even though microaggressions might seem harmless and the person who enacts them might be unaware, they have a way of devaluing people and their hidden messages are degrading. One example is when a director praises a Vietnamese American mother, born in the United States: "You speak perfect English." Her intention was to compliment the mother, but the underlying message was that she was seen as a foreigner, not as an American."
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