2SLGBTQ+ Microaggressions in the Workplace
mié, 05 jun
|Zoom
How you can be a better Union advocate during Pride and Beyond!
Horario y ubicación
05 jun 2024, 14:00 – 15:30 GMT-4
Zoom
Acerca del evento
Join us for an enlightening workshop as we delve into the complex realm of unconscious bias and microaggressions, specifically addressing their impact on 2GLGBTQ+ communities. This session aims to create a safe and open space for participants to explore, understand, and actively combat the subtle yet pervasive forms of discrimination that often go unnoticed.
Through interactive discussions, engaging activities, and real-life scenarios, we will:
- Uncover Unconscious Bias: Examine the roots of unconscious bias and its manifestation in various aspects of our lives, including the workplace, social settings, and personal relationships. Gain insights into how these biases may unknowingly influence our thoughts and behaviors.
- Identify Microaggressions: Develop a keen awareness of microaggressions and their harmful impact on 2GLGBTQ+ individuals. Learn to recognize these subtle, often unintentional, slights and explore strategies to dismantle the stereotypes and prejudices embedded within them.
- Cultivate Empathy and Understanding: Foster a deeper understanding of the diverse experiences within the 2GLGBTQ+ spectrum. Through empathy-building exercises, participants will gain tools to actively listen, learn, and support their colleagues, friends, and community members.
- Promote Inclusive Language: Delve into the power of language and its role in perpetuating or dismantling bias. Discover the significance of inclusive language and explore practical ways to promote an environment that respects and validates all identities.
- Take Action: Empower participants to be allies and advocates for 2GLGBTQ+ inclusivity. Provide actionable strategies to challenge bias and microaggressions, creating a ripple effect of positive change within both personal and professional spheres.
This workshop aims to equip attendees with the knowledge and skills needed to create a more inclusive and welcoming environment for everyone, regardless of their sexual orientation, gender identity, or expression. Together, let's strive for a world where unconscious bias and microaggressions have no place in hindering the well-being and progress of 2GLGBTQ+ communities.