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According to Ahmed (2009), organizations intentionally discuss racism more frequently than diversity, as a means to engage authentically with diversity in practice.
According to Ahmed (2009), organizations intentionally discuss racism more frequently than diversity, as a means to engage authentically with diversity in practice.
False (B)
The Office of the Vice President Equity and Community Inclusion defines inclusion as simply tolerating the presence of diverse individuals within the university.
The Office of the Vice President Equity and Community Inclusion defines inclusion as simply tolerating the presence of diverse individuals within the university.
False (B)
Gillborn (2015) defines whiteness as a system that privileges the perspectives and interests of White individuals, positioning them as the standard or norm.
Gillborn (2015) defines whiteness as a system that privileges the perspectives and interests of White individuals, positioning them as the standard or norm.
True (A)
According to the TMU 2020-2025 Academic Plan, the term 'Equity' is mentioned fewer times than the term 'Inclusion'.
According to the TMU 2020-2025 Academic Plan, the term 'Equity' is mentioned fewer times than the term 'Inclusion'.
Critical Race Theory (CRT) and Latina/Latino Theory (LatCrit) prioritize adherence to established disciplinary boundaries when examining social issues.
Critical Race Theory (CRT) and Latina/Latino Theory (LatCrit) prioritize adherence to established disciplinary boundaries when examining social issues.
Ahmed (2009) suggests that embodying diversity primarily involves acknowledging superficial differences without addressing underlying power structures.
Ahmed (2009) suggests that embodying diversity primarily involves acknowledging superficial differences without addressing underlying power structures.
Delgado Bernal (2002) claims that experiential knowledge offers limited insights and should be discounted in academic and social justice work.
Delgado Bernal (2002) claims that experiential knowledge offers limited insights and should be discounted in academic and social justice work.
The Office of the Vice President Equity and Community Inclusion regards diversity as solely a numerical representation of different groups, without consideration for their experiences or contributions.
The Office of the Vice President Equity and Community Inclusion regards diversity as solely a numerical representation of different groups, without consideration for their experiences or contributions.
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Equity
Equity
Fair and just treatment, creating opportunities and removing barriers for under-represented groups.
Diversity
Diversity
Valuing different knowledge, worldviews, and experiences from various groups.
Inclusion
Inclusion
Equitable, intentional engagement of diversity in all aspects of university life.
Whiteness
Whiteness
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Diversity as a brand
Diversity as a brand
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Embodying diversity means not talking about racism
Embodying diversity means not talking about racism
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Transdisciplinary ways of seeing
Transdisciplinary ways of seeing
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Experiential knowledge
Experiential knowledge
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Study Notes
- Lecture focuses on Education and Epistemologies
Equity
- Involves fair and just treatment for all university members.
- Achieved through creating opportunities.
- Achieved through removing barriers.
- Aims to address historic and current disadvantages for under-represented and marginalized groups.
Diversity
- The university values and respects diversity of knowledge, worldviews and experiences.
- These come from membership in different groups.
- Diversity contributes to the learning, teaching, research, and work environment.
Inclusion
- The university values the equitable, intentional, and ongoing engagement of diversity.
- It is within every facet of university life.
- All community members share in the responsibility.
- Aims to foster a welcoming, supportive, and respectful learning, teaching, research and work environment.
TMU's 2020-2025 Academic Plan
- Equity is mentioned 6 times or 8 times if titles associated with individuals are included.
- Diversity is mentioned 5 times.
- Inclusion is mentioned 4 times or 6 times if titles associated with individuals are included.
Ahmed (2009) Takeaways
- Embodying diversity often means not talking about racism directly.
- Organizations may prefer to discuss diversity rather than racism.
- Diversity can become a technology for not hearing.
- There can be anger about how racism and sexism diminish life choices for women of colour.
- Expressing this anger can lead to one's speech being dismissed as motivated by anger rather than the actual issue.
- Whiteness includes assumptions, beliefs, and practices which place white interests at the center of what is considered normal
- Diversity becomes about changing perceptions of whiteness rather than changing the whiteness of organizations.
Delgado Bernal (2002) Takeaways
- Critical Race Theory (CRT) and Latina/Latino Theory (LatCrit) are key.
- Emphasize transdisciplinary perspectives.
- Emphasize experiential knowledge.
- Challenge dominant ideologies.
- Centralize race, gender, and other differences as intersections of oppression.
- Are committed to social justice.
- Counterstorytelling/counterstories are valuable.
- Critical raced-gendered epistemology is constantly being challenged.
Campbell (2018)
- Hip-hop is an ideal place for counterstorytelling.
Art Gallery of Ontario (AGO) Hip-hop Culture Exhibit (2024-2025)
- Involves Language
- Brand
- Adornment
- Tribute
- Ascension
- Pose
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Exploration of equity, diversity, and inclusion within an educational context. It focuses on fair treatment, respecting diverse perspectives, and fostering an inclusive environment. TMU's 2020-2025 Academic Plan is a key component.
