Microinequity
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Microinequity is a noun meaning A small gesture or other minor treatment that discriminates against an individual.
Meaning
A small gesture or other minor treatment that discriminates against an individual.
Example Sentences
Near-synonym: microaggression
Specifically, store personnel displayed microinequities—they smiled less, they spoke fewer words, and they were more rude and less friendly with heavy (versus nonheavy) individuals.
Word Forms
- microinequities
Synonyms for microinequity
Depending on context, synonyms include microaggression.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include microdecision, microconcern, microintervention, microdistinction, microbehaviour, microbehavior.
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