What are microaggressions? What kind of resources are available if you ever experience sex-based discrimination? In this final course in this course series, you will learn about microaggressions, a subtle but harmful form of discrimination that is experienced often in work and classroom settings. Finally, you will learn about some organizations that provide assistances with …
What laws are in place to prevent discrimination in school and work settings? Legislation has made discrimination illegal in school and work settings. In this course, you will learn about what federal and state laws are in place to prevent discrimination. You will also learn that sometimes state law doesn’t always have a group’s best …
Have you heard of DEIs? DEI stands for diversity, equity, and inclusion and it is employed at colleges and the workplace to make the environment more welcoming for people of diverse backgrounds. In this course, we review DEIs: why they’re necessary and different examples of successful DEIs that can be revolutionary for groups that face …
How is gender-based and sexual orientation-based discrimination manifested in educational institutions and the workplace? In this course, you will learn about examples of gender-based discrimination. From lack of resources to insensitivity and negative stereotypes, discrimination can seriously affect career and leadership development. The main focus of the following course series is gender related non-discrimination laws …
What is discrimination? In this course, you will learn about discrimination broadly and more specifically in the form of gender-based and sexual orientation-based discrimination. You will learn about the overwhelming negative effects of discrimination. Finally, you will learn about the definitions of sexual harassment as it relates to the law and important abbreviations to set …
In this course, we explore how gender-based microaggressions manifest in education and the workplace. We also explore the concept of intersectionality and how intersecting identities can play a complicating role in sex-based discrimination. Finally, you will learn some strategies that can be helpful in the case you experience a microaggression and want to respond.
In this course, we give a comprehensive overview on microaggressions: what they are, the different types, the negative impacts, strategies to respond, and how to avoid committing them. We recognize that people who commit microaggressions are not always aware of the biases they hold. As such, we give important thought exercises that help you become …
With the development of the internet, the prevalence of cyberstalking has increased dramatically. In this course, you learn what cyberstalking is and what measures you can take if you ever experience cyberstalking first-hand, including laws regarding filing restraining orders. You will also learn about the importance of documenting incidences of stalking and cyberstalking and the …
Did you know that members of the LGBTQ+ community are disproportionately affected by gender-based violence (GBV)? In this course, you will learn about how federal laws around GBV are recently starting to be interpreted and enforced to address the specific needs of the LGBTQ+ community. Specifically, you will learn about how Title IX and the …
Did you know that members of the LGBTQ+ community are disproportionately affected by gender-based violence (GBV)? In this course, you will learn about the different interventions many colleges and universities are implementing to meet the needs of their LGBTQ+ communities.
“Careers that help” are careers that are vital to helping victims recover and heal from the mental impacts of gender based violence. In the context of gender-based violence, you will learn about what these careers are, and how they can help heal the scars of gender-based violence. You will also learn what it takes to …
An experience of gender-based violence can take a toll on an individual’s mental health. Research indicates that those who experience gender-based violence are more likely to suffer from mental illnesses like Post-traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), decreased self-esteem and depression, and suicidal behavior. In this course, you will learn the mental health impacts of gender-based violence. …
At the national level, federal enforcement agencies have a critical role to play in combating GBV. There are key federal laws that provide a public policy framework and make significant progress in responding to GBV. In this course, you will learn about the three laws—the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA), Title IX of the Education …
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Sexual violence in schools and on campus is a pressing civil rights issue: when students suffer sexual assault and harassment, they are deprived of equal and free access to an education. Colleges and universities play an outsize role in young adults’ lives. As such, colleges and universities have the critical responsibility to ensure campuses are …
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Do you know about the “Red Zone”? College-aged women 18-24 are the most vulnerable when it comes to gender-based violence in the US. In this course, you will learn about this the “Red Zone”, the intersections of gender, race, and sexual orientation, and how the COVID-19 pandemic has affected campus sexual violence.
Did you know that countless women and children immigrate to new countries to escape gender-based violence (GBV)? In this course, you will learn about why many women will make the journey to a new country to escape unsafe situations and what protections are offered for these women, specifically in the U.S. You will also learn …
