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Participants will review a documentary film about people in the Pacific Northwest regarding gender and gender identity microaggressions. Participants will learn how to avoid and intervene to prevent microaggressions and create a positive learning environment for students and workplace environment for all. Participants will learn the history and the context of these microaggressions within our culture, and how they are most used in an educational setting and in common vernacular. Participants will learn that microaggressions embody the very definition of diversity in that it is the presence of similarities and differences within a given setting, collective, or group based on multiple factors including race and ethnicity, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability status, age, educational status, religion, geography, primary language, culture, and other characteristics and experiences. These can lead to eliminating barriers in equity that prevent the full participation of individuals and groups, thus adding inclusion with intentionality and actions with respect, belonging and safety.
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Microaggressions: Gender & Intersectionality (Equity) (3hr)
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Course Description
This course explores the impact of implicit bias, particularly as it relates to gender and the intersection of multiple marginalized identities. Participants will gain a deeper understanding of how unconscious biases shape attitudes, behaviors, and decision-making. Through engaging discussions and real-world scenarios, the course examines the dynamics of gender bias and intersectionality while highlighting the ways overlapping identities such as race, ethnicity, disability, and sexuality influence individuals' experiences of discrimination and privilege. Participants will develop strategies to identify and address implicit biases, disrupt gender stereotypes, and promote equity in diverse environments.Course Objectives
Participants will:
• Define and recognize implicit bias and its effects on decision-making and interpersonal interactions.
• Examine how gender bias manifests and contributes to inequities in various settings.
• Understand intersectionality and its role in shaping unique experiences of privilege and discrimination.
• Develop strategies to mitigate bias and foster equity and inclusion.