Systemic (Level 2) Training
The goal of our level two programs is to discuss queer/transness in relation to society. This includes exploring how different experiences of identity can influence experiences of oppression and examining the ways in which queer/trans people are victimized both interpersonally and systemically.
This level is good for people who have some foundational knowledge about the queer/trans community and want to have a better understanding of the unique challenges faced by queer/trans folks.
Level 2 Topics
Intersectionality & Privilege
Duration: 45 minutes
Key Guiding Questions:
Is intersectionality just about identity?
Why should I care about privilege?
How do different types of privilege interact with systems?
How does intersectionality and privilege shape unique experiences for queer and trans individuals?
Stereotypes & Microaggressions
Duration: 45 minutes
Key Guiding Questions:
Do I have unconscious biases?
How do stereotypes impact queer people?
What are examples of microaggressions directed towards those in the queer/trans community?
What should I do if I witness or commit a microaggression?
Construction of “Norms”
Duration: 45 minutes
Key Guiding Questions:
How can we see norms in something as simple as a Disney movie?
Is the gender binary related to colonization?
How are normativities manifested on interpersonal and societal levels?
What is cisnormativity, heteronormativity, amatonormativity, and compulsory sexuality, and how do these impact queer and trans folks?
Challenging Anti-QT Misinformation
Duration: 45 minutes
Key Guiding Questions:
Is hate against queer and trans people rising?
What parts of the Pride community are most vulnerable to experiencing anti-queer and anti-trans misinformation?
What are strategies for debunking misinformation?
How else can I work to challenge hate against the Pride community?