Microaggressions, a term initially coined by Chester Pierce, refer to subtle insults faced by marginalized groups. Derald Wing Sue later refined this definition, highlighting its impact on Asian Americans. A recent study involving 305 Asian American medical students revealed that 70% had encountered various microaggressions, adversely affecting their educational experiences and professional development. Despite constituting a substantial part of the medical student population, Asian Americans are often dismissed and subject to negative stereotypes. Amidst the rise of anti-Asian sentiments during the COVID-19 pandemic, addressing these issues within Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) programs has become urgent.
Microaggressions affect the learning and professional development of Asian American medical students, thus threatening the cohesiveness of medical teams and healthcare quality.
Chester Pierce first described microaggressions in the 1970s as subtle humiliations faced by African Americans, later expanded by Derald Wing Sue to include Asian Americans.
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