Social Identity and its Role in Community

Wednesday, July 16, 12pm MT – 2pm MT

This session will train attendees on the definitions of power, privilege, oppression, marginalization, and social identity. Participants will work on an activity called the “Social Identity Wheel” which is designed to help participants think of all of the major areas of identity they possess, and whether these identities have been privileged or marginalized within the context of the U.S. Attendees will also learn about intersectionality and applying an intersectional lens to identity. 

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 1 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.