Learn how to acknowledge and engage with difference in a meaningful way
Can We Ever Just See People as Humans?: Racism and Classism in the 21st Century
What does it mean to be a racial minority in today's society? How does your class identity influence your perspectives? Do you think that class matters more than race? If so, in what context? This workshop will explore challenging questions related racial and class identities, and participants will learn how these identities influence both how we perceive ourselves and how others view us.
Beyond the Gender Binary
How do norms around gender preclude certain experiences from having a seat at the table? How does your student group benefit from bringing in women, trans folk, and gender non-conforming people? This sessions will delve into critical questions and language surrounding gender in a binary world and how to engage with these communities moving forward.
A Form of Discrimination Often Ignored: Ableism in Today's World
How does our everyday language influence the way we think about people with disabilities? What role does disability play in the context of leadership? During this session, participants will learn about and discuss an aspect of diversity we often overlook, and consider how to best engage with disabled bodies moving forward.
More than "Gay" or "Straight": Understanding the Complexities of Sexuality
How does homophobia influence the ways in which we think about gay people? How do our stereotypes about bisexual and pansexual people create exclusionary environments? In this workshop, students will discuss the importance of bringing in people with different sexualities and how to engage with historically unrepresented people.