Originally published 1/20/2020
Imagine being 55+ and taking this racism quiz but written about ageism and age micro-aggressions! That's what 55+ people go through every day!
How Much Racism Do You Face Every Day?
To see how your experience with discrimination compares with others', answer some of the questions that were posed to 101 black teenagers as part of a study measuring the racism they face on a daily basis.
Collectively, the 101 black teens participating in the study reported more than 5,600 experiences of racial discrimination over two weeks.
Witnessing Racism
Seeing or hearing about a parent or friend experiencing racial discrimination, the study suggested, had a similar effect on the mental health of participants as discrimination they experienced themselves.
Racial Teasing
Racial teasing is common among adolescents and often it is seen as harmless. But previous studies have shown that it can lead to increases in anxiety symptoms for black adolescents.
Measuring Microaggressions
The study suggests that microaggressions occur an average of several times a week for adolescents, and are linked to an increase in depressive symptoms.