Tackling Racism, Homophobia and Sexism
This course is designed to introduce participants to the theory of racism, sexism and homophobia. It will focus on understanding stereotypes and prejudices, different types of discrimination and how to identify and tackle incidents. It will give participants skills and resources for doing anti-discrimination activities in youth work settings and introduce practical strategies for managing conflict.
CAPACITY
Minimum 10 and maximum 22
COST
App €200 for NYCI members or €400 for non-members
DURATION
1 day
COURSE OBJECTIVES
- Understand racism, homophobia and sexism
- Understanding our own attitudes and bias
- Terminology and issues explained – including research findings
- Help young people to reflect on and understand the source of their attitudes and prejudices
- Develop strategies for tackling racism, homophobia and sexism in youth work settings
- Challenging myths and language that are discriminatory or bullying
- How to support young people coming out
- How to support people suffering from racism, homophobia and sexism
- How to make your youth service/ centre safe for minority young people (policies, procedures, programmes & physical environment)
TARGET AUDIENCE
- This course will suit volunteers or staff of youth organisations and others that work with young people in out of school settings.
REGISTER INTEREST
This course is available by request only, and is not scheduled to date. Please contact us if you wish to book this course.
