When you meet a new person, the first thing you should ask is their preferred pronouns, followed by their vaccination status and whether they consent to physical and/or eye contact.
Be sure to avoid harmful microaggressions too.
It's the least you can do. #BeKind 😊
Be sure to avoid harmful microaggressions too.
It's the least you can do. #BeKind 😊
Sometimes, men shake my hand without my explicit consent or even 'bro hug' me, which is both traumatic and patriarchal.
Many even assume my pronouns, just because I have a magnificent beard, deep voice, and strong musculature...
Remember, cis privilege is a form of violence.
Many even assume my pronouns, just because I have a magnificent beard, deep voice, and strong musculature...
Remember, cis privilege is a form of violence.
Also, remember that consent can be withdrawn at any time.
Just because someone is OK with a handshake, hug, or kiss one day, doesn't mean they are OK with it tomorrow... Or even later in the day.
This applies to spouses too. I recommend using an app, or consent form.
Just because someone is OK with a handshake, hug, or kiss one day, doesn't mean they are OK with it tomorrow... Or even later in the day.
This applies to spouses too. I recommend using an app, or consent form.
In the next lesson, we will discuss why being 'colour blind' is problematic, and how it upholds white supremacy.
I will explain why race and gender should be at the forefront of EVERY interaction and conversation.
Lets do the work to protect marginalised black and brown people.
I will explain why race and gender should be at the forefront of EVERY interaction and conversation.
Lets do the work to protect marginalised black and brown people.
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