THINK BEFORE YOU SPEAK Seemingly harmless jokes or comments called microaggressions have long term psychological effects (Pexels) “Bakit wala kang boobs (Why are you a flat chested)?” “Bakit wala kang boyfriend (Why are you single)?” These are just some of unsolicited thoughts and questions Filipina women are dealing with on a regular basis, whether from friends, families, or even acquaintances. Microaggression and its long-term effects For some, it’s nothing or it’s harmless, but studies say otherwise. Unknown to many, these seemingly innocuous comments are called microaggression...