Examining Microagression Experiences of Women: The Case of İzmir

Abstract

Microagressions are experienced almost in all social interactions. However most of the time they are not noticed. One of the dimensions that microagressions are experienced is gender dimension. Therefore, in the present study the microagresssions experienced by women living in İzmir, Turkey was examined. Ten women participated to the study. The data was collected by interviews and analysized by content analysis. According to the results, women in İzmir have difficulties in terms of living as a woman. It was also found that women experience almost all type of microagressions mentioned in literature about gender. How women experience the microagression process was also examined in detail and the findings were discussed under the light of literature.