Deepening Our Understanding of Oppression

Wednesday, July 30, 12pm MT – 2pm MT

This session will train attendees on how oppression and power around social identity operates on a structural level, using the 4 I’s of oppression as a theory. Attendees will be trained on racism as a foundational example of a system of oppression and will be presented with a deeper examination of anti-black racism in the U.S.

Each training will begin with a discussion or reflection question, followed by a PowerPoint presentation from Regan Byrd on anti-oppression concepts, intermixed with several group discussion break-out sessions. The goal of these trainings is to equip attendees with core language and concepts that can be used for additional intra-organizational discussion and strategic planning around diversity, equity, and inclusion.

Learning Outcomes: 

• Participants will have common definitions and understanding of social identity, privilege, marginalization, and oppression. 
• Participants will have a broad understanding of how oppression operates within society and be able to name examples.
• Participants will have examples and a framework for understanding racism and anti-black racism in the U.S.
• Participants will have a framework for understanding organizational operations through an anti-oppressive lens.
• Participants will have examples of how oppression manifests in organizations. 
• Participants will be able to articulate a model for individual and organizational allyship and common pitfalls. 

This is part 2 of our 3 part series on Power, Racism, and Allyship. Register for all 3 and receive a $30 discount! (Applies automatically at checkout)

Is cost a barrier? Our scholarship application is always open! You can also email us (cohousingassociationofus@gmail.com) to inquire about group discounts and other opportunities.