This training will enhance you or your
organisation's ability to make the most out of the differences you
experience. Discrimination affects many people in many ways. Right
now, the relevant forms of discrimination that need addressing
include:
- Sexism
- Racism
- Homophobia
- Ageism, and
- Physicality
Within each society, organisation or
family, there is a status quo. This dominant structure can be
supported in ways that make it difficult for many people to fully
participate. Unfortunately, we all lose out when either people or
ideas get marginalised. This can continue while those with power purposefully or
unintentionally hurt others. In fact, many of us are unaware of our power and this itself can cause conflicts. Unfortunately, such conflicts often continue because the suffering remains
private, often out of necessity.
Without awareness and appropriate
action, discrimination and oppression will allow conflicts to cycle
and escalate. Most often, it is the unconscious use of power which
allows the cycle of discrimination to continue. We can change this
by working at a number of levels and the training can be developed to
support your needs.
By creating a safe space, we can develop
our awareness around diversity and our ability to challenge discrimination. As a result, we
are better able to make the most of and enjoy our differences – and this means every one of us!
At the first level of training we
explore:
- Assumptions, stereotypes &
prejudices
- The cycle of discrimination
- Tools and strategies to use in the
face of discrimination
- Getting past bigotry
In the second level of training, we go
deeper and look into:
- Different kinds of power
- Valuing experiences of oppression
- Developing awareness of oppression
and
- Creating new experiences of power
Both levels will both examine our own
identities and develop our self-awareness.
