Matching Pairs Microaggressions Match GameOnline version This activity teaches participants to recognize how different audiences can interpret language and microaggressions, and to understand the implications of speech. Participants will learn to identify microaggression and will be able to modify language to correct for stereotypical assumptions and beliefs. by trav_s 1 “I don’t see color.” 2 “The only race is the human race.” 3 “You throw like a girl.” 4 “[A White woman to a Black woman] “As a woman, I understand what you experience as a minority.” 5 “Being gay is just a phase.” 6 “You can succeed if you try hard enough.” 7 “Why are all Black women so loud?” 8 “No, where are you really from?” 9 “[To an Asian student] “Can you help me with my math homework?” 10 “You are a credit to your race.” Your experiences as a minority are no different from anyone else’s. I'm not racist, because I'm oppressed like you. People of your background are unintelligent. Feminine traits are undesirable. You are lazy. You should assimilate to the dominant culture. Your appearance dictates your skills or knowledge. Your identity is invalid. Your experiences are a minority are invalid. You are not American.