I thought it was powerful how Quvenzhané Wallis' name was "difficult" for some people in hollywood to say so they said they would just call her "Q" to make it more comfortable for everyone else. I do see how that can be seen as an act of microagression since it is not someone's job to make other's more comfortable with how to say her name. And- the way they gave other "difficult" names that are often pronounced correctly can show that it isn't quite a matter of difficulty, but a matter of respect/who is "important."
I have had students go by other names, and I often tell them on day one to tell me if htey have a preferred name but now I realize that they may not feel comfortable correcting me without a relationship so it did make me think of maybe revisiting that question after a few weeks/or even after a marking period. Then they may feel more comfortable sharing those things with me, as well.
I have had students go by other names, and I often tell them on day one to tell me if htey have a preferred name but now I realize that they may not feel comfortable correcting me without a relationship so it did make me think of maybe revisiting that question after a few weeks/or even after a marking period. Then they may feel more comfortable sharing those things with me, as well.