Kiyun Kim is a Korean university student at the Fordham University in London. Highlighting racial comments -- whether they be attacks or innocent remarks -- that she and her friends deal with on a day to day basis, she has created a photography project called ‘Racial Microaggressions’ in order to address the racial comments. Microaggression is the assumption and automatic categorization of a person of a different race, gender or culture. Often times, it is not meant to be offensive but the speaker can be unintentionally communicating a tone of derogation or hostility.
The students in these photos are victims of the tiny jabs; the unintentional racial comments and stereotypical categorization solely based on their physical appearances or behavior. The students are photographed holding up signs that reflect their thoughts on unintentional racial remarks.
Microaggressive Labeled Photography
Kiyun Kim Addresses Racial Stereotypes in Her Photography
Trend Themes
1. Racial Microaggressions - Addressing racial comments and stereotyping through photography projects.
2. Unintentional Bias - Bringing awareness to the unintentional communication of derogatory or hostile tones.
3. Personal Expression - Using photography to showcase individual thoughts and experiences regarding racial remarks.
Industry Implications
1. Photography - Opportunity for photographers to capture and convey social issues and promote dialogue.
2. Education - Educational institutions can use photography projects to educate students about microaggressions and promote inclusivity.
3. Advertising - Brands can incorporate themes of diversity and inclusion in their advertising campaigns to address racial stereotypes and biases.