Introduction to Equity, Diversity & Inclusion
Event Information
Event description
This workshop is part of the Perth & Kinross Council Volunteer & Voluntary Sector Organisation Upskilling Programme.
About this event
PLEASE NOTE: This programme of events is available to volunteers and voluntary sector organisation staff within Perth and Kinross.
This session will be delivered by Diversity Scotland.
What will I get from this session?
This interactive workshop will explore equity, diversity and inclusion from a range of different perspectives including the societal and legal contexts. It also provides an introductory understanding of inclusive language, unconscious bias and the barriers faced by under-represented peoples across Scotland.
- An understanding of equity, diversity and inclusion set out in the law.
- An overview of the different peoples and communities currently under-represented, marginalised or minoritised in Scotland, and an introduction to the barriers they face.
- An introduction to Unconscious Bias and how to take steps towards Conscious Inclusion.
- An understanding of the impact of what we say and how we say it including an introduction to microaggressions and inclusive language.