Creating Gender-Inclusive Spaces: Empowering Diversity and Inclusion
Explore resources and strategies for fostering gender-inclusive classrooms and campus environments. Learn about diverse gender identities, transgender terminology, pronoun rituals, and campus support groups for LGBTQ+ students and faculty. Take steps to normalize gender-neutral pronouns and challenge stereotypes. Embrace advocacy, education, and respect to promote a safe and inclusive community for all.
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GENDER INCLUSIVE CLASSROOMS J E N N I F E R P E A R S O N J E N N I F E R P E A R S O N D E P A R T M E N T O F S O C I O L O G Y 2 0 2 3 A C A D E M I C R E S O U R C E S C O N F E R E N C E
THE LGBTQ+ POPULATION 20 18 15.9 16 14 12 9.1 10 8 6 3.8 4 2 1.3 2 0 Generation Z (1997 - ) Millennials (1981 - 1996) Generation X (1965 - 1980) % Identifying as LGBT Baby Boomers (1946 - 1965) Traditionalists (before 1946) Source: Gallup Poll 2021: https://news.gallup.com/poll/329708/lgbt-identification-rises-latest-estimate.aspx
KEY TERMS/CONCEPTS Sex Assigned at Birth Gender Identity and Expression Transgender/Trans Nonbinary Cisgender Misgender
Maslows Hierarchy of Needs Maslow s Hierarchy of Needs Source: Center of Daring
GENDER INCLUSIVE CLASSROOMS Pronoun Rituals Normalize Gender-Neutral Pronouns Use Gender-Neutral Language Acknowledge Mistakes and Move On Be Mindful of Gender Stereotypes in Thoughts, Expectations, and Interactions Advocate for Students Never Out a Student without Their Consent Educate Yourself
GENDER NEUTRAL PRONOUNS * Source: https://www.baptistjax.com/juice/stories/community-health/dont-assume-ask
CAMPUS RESOURCES: STUDENTS Wichita State Name Change Process OutReach Support Groups Transgender/Nonbinary Support Group LGBTQ+ Support Group (currently inactive) Spectrum: LGBTQ & Allies Office of Diversity and Inclusion LGBTQ Resource Page Reporting Discrimination: wichita.edu/reportit
CAMPUS RESOURCES: FACULTY Office of Diversity and Inclusion LGBTQ Resource Page LGBTQ+ Task Force CAPS LGBTQ+ Preventing Suicide Training Reporting Discrimination: wichita.edu/reportit Training More to come
RESOURCES FOR LEARNING MORE Gender: Your Guide by Lee Airton ebook available through WSU Libraries No Big Deal Campaign (Lee Airton) Good Practices: Names and Pronouns (University of Maryland, College Park) Pronoun Guidance (Vanderbilt University) Teaching Beyond the Gender Binary (Vanderbilt University)
COMMUNITY RESOURCES GLSEN Kansas GLSEN Kansas: : GLSEN is a national network of educators, students, and local GLSEN Chapters working to make K-12 schools safer and more inclusive through programs, advocacy, research, and policy work. National Center for Transgender Equality National Center for Transgender Equality: The National Center for Transgender Equality advocates to change policies and society to increase understanding and acceptance of transgender people. The Center of Wichita The Center of Wichita: The Center houses a youth program called Get Connected and a support group for LGBTQ families and youth, Q-Family Connection. M M- -Care Care: M-Care provides inclusive and affirming healthcare for LGBTQIA+ folx and community allies. Wichita PRIDE Wichita PRIDE: Celebrate the LGBTQ+ community in Wichita and surrounding areas at events during Pride month (June) and throughout the year. Equality Kansas Equality Kansas: Advocacy group that promotes inclusive policies at the state and local level and fights discriminatory legislation.
