Foundational Principles of LGBTQ+ Inclusion - On-Demand

Foundational Principles of LGBTQ+ Inclusion - On-Demand

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Course Description

During this workshop, deepen your understanding of the LGBTQ+ community and how to be an effective, authentic ally to people of all genders and identities. Core topics include inclusive language, practices of authentic allies, creating inclusive workplaces, and an introduction to incorporating queer history in to your organizations.

Details

COST: $65 AASLH Members / $90 Nonmembers 

FORMAT: Online self-paced course, expected to be done over 6 weeks approximately 5-7 hours of work per week

LEARNING OUTCOMES:

Deepen understanding of foundational principles of gender and sexuality theory, inclusive language, and trans/non-conforming identities

Review the elements of authentic allyship for LGBTQ+ colleagues, including those who are questioning or coming out, and develop personal allyship plans for the LGBTQ+ community

Discuss relevant workplace policies, visitor guidelines, and interpretation planning to support LGBTQ+ staff and visitors, and construct an organizational LGBTQ+ inclusion plan

Develop an understanding of how sexual identity and gender identity combine with other dimensions of diversity and identity to shape the experiences of LGBTQ+ individuals

Understand and implement strategies for uncovering queer history and interpreting queer history, including considerations for intersectional identities and evolving norms, traditions, and language over time

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Welcome
Module 0. Download LGBTQ+ Inclusion Syllabus Document
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Module 0. Download LGBTQ+ Vocabulary List Document
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Module 0. Download Resources Document
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Module 0. Download IDEA Definitions Document
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Module 1. Idea & Intersectionality
Module 1. Activity: Social identity Wheel
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Module 1. Idea & Intersectionality: Module Guide
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Open to download resource. Please read the attached document to understand the learning outcomes for Module 1:
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Module 1. Reading Facing Change
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Module 1. Reading Intersectionality in the Workplace
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Module 1. Quiz
13 Questions  |  Unlimited attempts  |  11/13 points to pass  |  Graded as Pass/Fail
13 Questions  |  Unlimited attempts  |  11/13 points to pass  |  Graded as Pass/Fail
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Module 2. Foundations of Gender & Sexuality
Module 2. Foundations of Gender & Sexuality: Module Guide
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Module 2. Optional Assignment: Gender Blueprint
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Module 2. Lecture: Presentation & Notes
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Module 2. Assignment: Complete Gender Unicorn Worksheet
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Module 2. Activity: In their Own Words
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Module 2. Reading: Non-Binary LGBTQ Adults in the United States
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Module 2. Reading: How Many Adults & Youth Identify as Transgender in the United States?
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Module 2. Reading: The Asexual Bisexual Mirror
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Module 2. Quiz
11 Questions  |  Unlimited attempts  |  10/11 points to pass  |  Graded as Pass/Fail
11 Questions  |  Unlimited attempts  |  10/11 points to pass  |  Graded as Pass/Fail You may take this quiz as many times as needed to pass.
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Module 3. Being An Effective Ally
Module 3. Being An Effective Ally: Module Guide
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Open to download resource. LEARNING OUTCOMES ● Understand the role of allies in supporting the LGBTQ+ community, including queer people being allies of people of differing genders and/or sexualities ● Discuss the qualities of effective allies and common pitfalls ● Explore personal bias and privilege that influences allyship ● Create a personal allyship plan to improve your role as an ally to the LGBTQ+ community
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Module 3. Read "The Guide to Allyship"
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Module 3. Presentation and Notes
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Module 3. Activity Documents- Personally Allyship Plan
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Module 3 Activity & Acknowledgement
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Agree to terms to continue. As discussed in this module’s preparation and lecture, allyship requires constant action, self-awareness, and learning. The following activities will provide some tools to begin understanding your current position and areas for growth.
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Module 3. Quiz
11 Questions  |  Unlimited attempts  |  9/16 points to pass  |  Graded as Pass/Fail
11 Questions  |  Unlimited attempts  |  9/16 points to pass  |  Graded as Pass/Fail You may take this quiz as many times as needed to pass.
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Module 4. Creating an Inclusive Workplace
Module 4. Creating an Inclusive Workplace: Module Guide
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Module 4. Read: Lyft’s Gender Inclusion & Affirmation Policy
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Module 4. Read: The Role of Sexual Orientation and Gender in Workplace Experiences of Cisgender LGB Employees (appendices optional)
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Module 4. Read: LGBT People’s Experiences of Workplace Discrimination and Harassment (appendices optional)
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Module 4. Read: Workplace Inclusion—Nurturing a Culture of Care and Belonging
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Module 4. Presentation & Notes
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Module 4. Reflection
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Open to download resource. Take some time to reflect on the content from Module 4. Keep your responses from this module. In the following module, you will build an LGBTQ+ Action Plan for your organization and may consider referring to these observations.
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Module 4. Quiz
10 Questions  |  Unlimited attempts  |  8/14 points to pass
10 Questions  |  Unlimited attempts  |  8/14 points to pass
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Module 5. Cultivating an LGBTQ+ Affirming Museum
Module 5. Cultivating an LGBTQ+ Affirming Museum: Module Guide
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Module 5. Presentation & Notes
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Module 5. Read: Recognizing and Welcoming Lived Experience
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Module 5. Quiz
9 Questions  |  Unlimited attempts  |  7/9 points to pass
9 Questions  |  Unlimited attempts  |  7/9 points to pass
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Module 5. Read: 6 Things to consider when planning Pride events at your museum
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Module 5. Download "Organizational Assessment” Activity Guide
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Module 5.Reflection
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Module 6. Queering History
Module 6. Listen to “Ben Franklin’s World" Podcast
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Select the "View On-Demand Recording" button to begin.  |  52 minutes Listen to “Ben Franklin’s World” podcast “Episode 215: Rachel Hope Cleves, A Same Sex Marriage in America”
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Module 6. Activity and Reflection
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Module 6. Quiz
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Survey
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Certificate of Completion
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Ali Kane (she/they)

Ali Kane (she/they) a Queer nonprofit leader and lifelong learner committed to creating an inclusive, equitable, and accessible world for individuals with diverse identities and experiences. Through ALK Consulting, Ali offers LGBTQ+ inclusion workshops to create more affirming spaces for Queer folx to work and live.

Ali’s work is centered in encouraging compassionate curiosity and building relationships grounded in understanding and trust. This has manifested in founding the LGBTQ+ Museum Staff & Students affinity group with Sam Dinnie, (hosted by the New England Museum Association) which fills a critical need in building queer community among museum professionals globally. Ali is Treasurer of Love Your Labels, an organization that explores identity and expression with LGBTQ+ youth through art, fashion, and design. They also advocate for disability inclusion as an Institutional Giving Officer at Perkins School for the Blind

Ali was appointed to the American Public Garden Associations Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, and Accessibility (IDEA) Committee from 2017-20, and founded the IDEA Committee at New England Botanic Garden.  They hold a Master’s in Nonprofit Leadership from the University of Pennsylvania, and a Diversity & Inclusion Champion Certificate from the Bentley University Center for Women & Business.

Aside from educating and community-building, Ali enjoys playing board games and sampling local beers with her partner and two cats, Hawk and Callie, in Worcester, MA. 

If you have any questions, please contact AASLH Professional Development staff at learn@aaslh.org or 615-320-3203.