Diversity includes all the ways people differ. While diversity is often used in reference to race, ethnicity, and gender, there are broader definitions of diversity that also include age, national origin, religion, disability, sexual orientation, socioeconomic status, education, marital status, language, and physical appearance. There are also diversity of thoughts and ideas, perspectives, and values. How can we move beyond simply being tolerant of differences to achieving equity so that all people are valued and empowered?
To draw awareness to the complexity of diversity and social justice, The Riverside School is pleased to welcome Patricia Shine, Professor of Human Services at Northern Vermont University-Lyndon, to discuss how students, parents, and community members can talk to each other about diversity and social justice with her presentation "What do you say after "Don't say that!"
“How can we have effective conversations with our kids, and each other, about topics such as racism, sexism, classism, heterosexism and ableism? How can we intervene in ways that facilitate conversation versus shutting it down? How can we create spaces that support equity and social justice? These are just some of the questions we’ll be exploring during my presentation/discussion
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Patricia Shine
