# Microaggressive Labeled Photography Kiyun Kim Addresses Racial Stereotypes in Her Photography By Tiffany | Published 2014-01-17 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/microaggression References: [mymodernmet](http://www.mymodernmet.com/profiles/blogs/kiyun-kim-racial-microaggressions) & [nortonism.tumblr](http://nortonism.tumblr.com/tagged/microaggressions) 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](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/profiles-in-color) 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](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lebanese-students-design-in-conflict) 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. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.2/10 - Popularity: 68% | Activity: 51% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Racial Microaggressions:** Addressing racial comments and stereotyping through photography projects. - **Unintentional Bias:** Bringing awareness to the unintentional communication of derogatory or hostile tones. - **Personal Expression:** Using photography to showcase individual thoughts and experiences regarding racial remarks. ### Where This Applies - **Photography:** Opportunity for photographers to capture and convey social issues and promote dialogue. - **Education:** Educational institutions can use photography projects to educate students about microaggressions and promote inclusivity. - **Advertising:** Brands can incorporate themes of diversity and inclusion in their advertising campaigns to address racial stereotypes and biases. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Racism-Combatting Handbag Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/antiracist-handbag.md) - [Racism-Reflecting Art Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/reflection-in-numbers.md) - [Photography Project Series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/still-life-1.md) - [Monochrome Fashion Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jiyongkim-fw25.md) - [Human Duality-Themed Abstract Art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/passive-aggression.md) - [Anti-Gender Violence Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/antigender-violence-campaign.md) - [Diversity-Focused Furniture Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/making-space1.md) - [Immigration System-Inspired Artworks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/passport-series.md) - [Miniaturized Product Art Photographs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/small-muji.md)