PD Sessions @ Zoom #6: Fifty shades of epidermis: Diversity beyond gender
PD Session @ Zoom #11:
Fifty shades of epidermis: Diversity beyond gender
Monday 3 August 12PM - 1PM AEST
Presenters: Ms Yuen Chang and Ms Tania Tambiah
In recent years, a global awakening has occurred about the role of women in professional communities – from politics and cinema to medicine and science. While the under-representation of women in the research sector is a topic of growing interest and concern, there is a conspicuous silence around inequality in other aspects of diversity besides gender, particularly that of cultural identity, ethnicity and language. This is an important gap, as empirical evidence has demonstrated the compounding impacts of intersectionality on experiences of discrimination. In other words, while women are achieving significant gains in recognition and equity, culturally and linguistically diverse women and peoples in general continue to be under-represented and even systemically discriminated against in the workplace.
The necessary and imperative focus on gender equity has arguably placed other dimensions of diversity on the back burner; however, it is crucial that diversity and inclusion policies take into account minority groups beyond those delineated by gender. By recognising the multiple aspects of diversity, we can build inclusive environments where every individual has equitable access to opportunities. Furthermore, studies have demonstrated that diverse perspectives, capabilities and experiences can offer multifaceted benefits to organisations.
In this presentation we invite participants of any gender, skin tone, ethnicity, language and cultural identity to challenge their beliefs. This session will be an opportunity to increase awareness through collaborative discussion, with the goal of promoting proactive diversity and inclusion initiatives in research and research management, and to build a network of support and ongoing conversation.
CPD: Accredited members (ARMAs and ARMFs) will automatically accrue 1 CPD hour per session.
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