Rainbow Allyship | Pride Workshops
Join Rainbow Allyship in guiding two workshops to help you learn more about the 2SLGBTQIA+ community and how we can all work together to better support the people in our lives and community. There are two sessions offered, please feel free to register for one or both.
The SRC will be making a donation to Rainbow Allyship on behalf of all St. Clair College students who attend these sessions.
Inclusive Language & Pronouns | 7pm-8:30pm EST | Monday, June 12
In the opening section, we talk about the problematic elements of gendered language and why it is important to utilize gender inclusive language. We present gender-neutral examples of family and relationship terms, gender-neutral job titles and honorifics, and discuss different gender-neutral compliments and greetings.
In the following section, we discuss what gender pronouns are and why they matter. We explore different types of pronouns (null, exi, multi, they/them, and neopronouns), including a brief history and how to use each of these. Moving further, we will examine some basics around pronoun etiquette, what misgendering is, how it is harmful, and some “do’s and don’ts” when one makes a mistake.
This workshop includes an activity to assist participants in practicing pronouns.
An Overview of Allyship | 7pm-9pm EST | Monday, June 19
The opening section provides a brief history of the term “intersectionality” and what it means. Next, we dive into the concept of privilege through the Coin Model, and explore how power, oppression, discrimination, and privilege are related. In examining discrimination, we discuss the harms of microaggressions and common examples directed towards bisexual, asexual & aromantic folks, and trans individuals. Next, we examine different types of direct, indirect, and systemic discrimination, defining amatonormativity, cisnormativity, heteronormativity, and transmisogynoir. We finish by examining the impact of systemic prejudice.
During the second half, we begin by critically examining performative allyship, including warning signs and the consequences. Next, we move into a conversation around what it means to be a true ally, along with a six step checklist on how to be an effective ally. This is followed by exploring the difference between “ally” and “accomplice”, and some different ways one can become an accomplice.
This section includes three interactive activities: a “Check Your Privilege” exercise, a “Cisgender Identity Challenge”, and a series of interactive scenarios for the group to explore.