All welcome! The same workshop will be offered on both Monday November 7 and Tuesday November 8, 5:30-8:30pm – you can choose which session you’d like to attend.
NOTE: This is a mandatory workshop for active members of GRCGED and OPIRG.
Registration is required! Email volunteer@grcged.com to register and find out the location of the workshop.
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********** Workshop Description **********
Anti oppression work must reside in a framework that is accessible, restorative and sustainable over time and space. This workshop will focus on practical ways to apply an anti-oppression framework through an intersectional lens in our everyday lives. We will explore power structures, the fluidity of our social location, and the operation of privilege and oppression within our diverse communities. Various forms of oppression will be explored such as: racism, classism, ableism, ageism, sexism, homophobia and transphobia using an intersectional framework. This workshop is very interactive and should leave participants with a greater understanding of systemic oppression, new definitions, theories and analysis to further navigate discussions and work in the area of anti-oppression.
********** Facilitator’s Biography **********
Malissa Bryan comes from a specialized background in sociology with a focus on race, diversity, work, education, youth and political economy. She often takes a feminist intersectional approach when conducting academic research or volunteering within the community. She is currently working on a PhD degree in sociology at the University of Guelph. Outside of academia Malissa facilitates various levels of anti-oppression training using an interactive, intersectional and feminist framework.
********** Accessibility information **********
– this workshop is FREE!
– The space is wheelchair accessible.
– There will be access to an accessible and gender-neutral washroom.
– Vegan and gluten-free snacks (but not a meal) will be provided – feel free to bring additional food for your break if you’d like.
– Child care is available upon request with 48 hours notice. Babies are welcome in the workshop.
– Handouts can be made available in alternative formats with advance notice.
– Bus tickets will be available at the workshop.
– Unfortunately we cannot offer ASL interpretation but please get in touch to talk about how we can make the workshop accessible to you in other ways.
* Please help us to ensure a scent-reduced space. Perfumes, fragrances, scented products and cigarette smoke can be barriers for facilitators and participants. For more information on how to eliminate and reduce scents please see http://eastbaymeditation.org/accessibility/scentfree.html