1ļøUnderstanding Inclusion

Overview

Prompts for discussion or self-reflection

  • Are there scenarios from your life that you see are intersectional?

  • Are there other examples of cultural appropriation or co-opting of symbols or practices that you can think of?

  • Books and topics are being banned from many schools and/or libraries. What type of harm is this causing?

  • Think of a space you frequently visit. In what ways could that space be more inclusive to others?

  • Can you recall facing a microagression? How did it make you feel?

  • What does safety look like for you and what does it look like for those around you?

  • Why does the difference between intent and impact matter?

  • What does allyship look like and what's the result of it?

  • What are the differences between equality, equity, and liberation?

  • What does the next step after liberation look like for you?

  • What are forms of privilege besides money?

Resources

Equity and inclusion fundamentals

Self-Defined by Tatiana Mac and other open-source contributors has greatly impacted our understanding of inclusive language in design and the tech industry
Author and educator Blair Imani’s ā€œSmarter in Secondsā€
Various inclusion-focused organizations use different descriptors for identity. The USC’s School of Social Work Diversity Toolkit breaks identities into two groupings—target identities and non-target identities—and explains the intersections between them.
Beyond the Gender Binary, by poet, artist, and activist Alok Vaid Menon, is an excellent book for any age.
My personal collection of writing, videos, and resources

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