diversityDiversity includes age, culture, disability, gender, gender identity, national origin, military background, marital status, social class, color, race, religion, sexual orientation, and diversity of thought.
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BiasesWhat do you think when you look at this speaker? Well, think again. (And then again.) In this funny, honest, empathetic talk, Yassmin Abdel-Magied challenges us to look beyond our initial perceptions, and to open doors to new ways of supporting others.
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The beauty of Diverse livesBassam Tariq is a blogger, a filmmaker, and a halal butcher — but one thread unites his work: His joy in the diversity, the humanness of our individual experiences. In this charming talk, he shares clips from his film "These Birds Walk" and images from his tour of 30 mosques in 30 days — and reminds us to consider the beautiful complexity within us all.
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The danger of a single storyOur lives, our cultures, are composed of many overlapping stories. Novelist Chimamanda Adichie tells the story of how she found her authentic cultural voice — and warns that if we hear only a single story about another person or country, we risk a critical misunderstanding.
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social mapsEvery city has its neighborhoods, cliques and clubs, the hidden lines that join and divide people in the same town. What can we learn about cities by looking at what people share online? Starting with his own home town of Baltimore, Dave Troy has been visualizing what the tweets of city dwellers reveal about who lives there, who they talk to — and who they don’t.
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Diversity and biases
- break up into small groups (3-4)
- go around and each person will share 2 truths and 1 lie
- the group will try to decide which is the lie and which are the truths
- discuss what led you to think which statements were which?
intersections Activity
http://thesafezoneproject.com/activity/identity-signs/
The activity begins with an introduction of each of the identity signs hanging on the walls around the room. Have everyone stand up and be prepared to move around the room. The facilitator will ask a question, allowing a short period after for reflection. The facilitator will indicate when the participants should move to the identity they have selected for the question and go stand underneath the sign. Verbally process any feelings or thoughts that occurred. Repeat with another question. If someone does not wish to respond to a question they may choose to stand by the front of the room or off to the side.
Signs would include: age, race, ethnicity, gender, sexuality, accessibility, socioeconomics, religion, politics
The activity begins with an introduction of each of the identity signs hanging on the walls around the room. Have everyone stand up and be prepared to move around the room. The facilitator will ask a question, allowing a short period after for reflection. The facilitator will indicate when the participants should move to the identity they have selected for the question and go stand underneath the sign. Verbally process any feelings or thoughts that occurred. Repeat with another question. If someone does not wish to respond to a question they may choose to stand by the front of the room or off to the side.
Signs would include: age, race, ethnicity, gender, sexuality, accessibility, socioeconomics, religion, politics
- The part of my identity that I am most aware of on a daily basis is?
- The part of my identity that i am least aware of on a daily basis is?
- The part of my identity that was most emphasized or important in my family growing up was?
- The part of my identity that i wish i knew more about is?
- The part of my identity that garners me the most privilege is?
- The part of my identity that i believe is the most misunderstood by others is?
- The part of my identity that i feel is difficult to discuss with others who identify differently?
- The part of my identity that makes me feel discriminated against is?
Diversity at psu
Diversity and inclusion at PSU is celebrated and supported by a new, central office called Global Diversity and Inclusion that includes both the Office of Equity & Compliance and the Office of Diversity Advocacy.We're guided by a vision of a campus infused with a commitment to diversity and inclusion; where faculty, staff, and students see diversity as an integral part of academic excellence; where open and rich communications are commonplace; and where all cultural differences are appreciated and embraced.
Global Diversity and Inclusion offers support, information and advice to the Portland State community on how to work to make our campus a welcoming place for everyone. We play an important role in campus leadership promoting equity and inclusion. We recognize the importance of partnering with all offices, programs, departments, campus leaders and our local and international communities in furthering the university's strategic plan regarding global excellence.
Global Diversity and Inclusion offers support, information and advice to the Portland State community on how to work to make our campus a welcoming place for everyone. We play an important role in campus leadership promoting equity and inclusion. We recognize the importance of partnering with all offices, programs, departments, campus leaders and our local and international communities in furthering the university's strategic plan regarding global excellence.
