Intersectionality refers to the way in which different forms of discrimination and disadvantage combine and overlap. Characteristics such as gender, age, disability, ethnicity, geography and socio-economic status can intersect with each other, causing multiple levels of disadvantage and marginalization (UNESCO, 2020b).
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1. Insight into Galtung’s Triangle of Violence and its implications for education. 2. Understanding Galtung’s concepts of positive and negative peace. 3. Reflecting on a constructive way forward: an engaged pedagogy (Bell Hooks). 4. Exploring Read more…
1. Awareness and acknowledgement of various types of trauma and how it impacts learning. 2. Understanding the rationale and necessity for trauma-informed practices in creating culturally inclusive learning environments in HEIs. 3. Apply trauma-informed and Read more…
1. Awareness of feelings, sensations, needs, frames of reference (geo)political and historical events. 2. Connecting from empathy/compassion. 3. Considering of and openness to multiple perspectives. 4. Considering needs underlying behaviours. 5. Focusing on the positive Read more…