Toward a Theory of Micro-kindness: Developing Positive Actions in Multicultural Education (pp. 2-14)

Authors

  • Judson Laughter University of Tennessee, Knoxville Knoxville, Tennessee 37996

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.18251/ijme.v16i2.842

Keywords:

microaggressions, micro-kindnesses, multicultural education, race, diversity

Abstract

This conceptual article seeks to build on empirical research on microaggressions by introducing a corollary strand of inquiry: micro-kindnesses.  A definition and examples of microaggressions are synthesized from a review of psychological and educational research; a particular limitation of this research is then discussed.  A definition of micro-kindness is offered and supported by a list of actions to provide multicultural educators examples of micro-kindness in practice, which might inspire inclusion of micro-kindness in course curricula or as a subject of inquiry.  

Author Biography

Judson Laughter, University of Tennessee, Knoxville Knoxville, Tennessee 37996

Assistant Professor of English Education in the Department of the Theory and Practice of Teacher Education at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville.

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Published

2014-11-17

How to Cite

Laughter, J. (2014). Toward a Theory of Micro-kindness: Developing Positive Actions in Multicultural Education (pp. 2-14). International Journal of Multicultural Education, 16(2). https://doi.org/10.18251/ijme.v16i2.842

Issue

Vol. 16 No. 2 (2014): Open Theme Issue

Section

Articles (Peer-reviewed)