Aim:
For participants to learn a model of challenging oppressive language and behaviours.
Objectives:
By the end of the course participants will:
- be aware of the need to challenge oppressive language and behaviours
- recognise stereotyping traps
- have identified ways of avoiding stereotyping traps
- have identified situations where they feel they should challenge
- have identified a model for challenging
- have practised challenging using the model in a safe environment
Course Duration:
This is a one day course
About the course:
The course will be informal and participatory in nature. It will involve exercises and group work in pairs and small groups as well as in the whole group. The course will draw upon the experiences of the participants within the group. Group members will have the opportunity to practise the skills using real situations from their own lives.