Welcome to
our course on Intersectionality, power and priviledge basics
Welcome to the “Supporting LGBTIQ+ Young People” course, tailored for youth workers, educators, and anyone committed to making a positive impact in the lives of LGBTIQ+ youth. This course offers a comprehensive introduction to various support strategies, emphasizing an affirmative approach in youth work.
Are you ready to enhance your skills in providing individualized support and utilizing local LGBTQI+ resources effectively? Join us to explore real-life scenarios, learn about managing triggers, and reflect on your boundaries and competencies. Together, we’ll grow in our ability to create supportive and inclusive environments for LGBTIQ+ young people.
In this course, we’ll delve into the fundamental concepts of discrimination, privilege, power, and intersectionality, and their relevance within the LGBTQI+ community. We’ll begin by defining each term, understanding how they manifest in everyday situations, and recognizing their impact on LGBTQI+ youth.
We’ll explore the concept of intersectionality, a framework for understanding how various aspects of a person’s social and political identities combine to create different modes of discrimination and privilege. This approach will help us see the unique experiences of LGBTQI+ individuals who navigate multiple identities and face layered challenges.
Throughout the course, you’ll learn how power dynamics shape relationships and structures in society, and how privilege can influence these dynamics in subtle but significant ways. We’ll discuss examples of systemic privilege and consider strategies for advocating for equity.
Additionally, we’ll provide practical tools for identifying and addressing discrimination in your work with LGBTQI+ young people. This includes how to support individuals facing intersecting forms of oppression and how to foster environments that celebrate diverse identities.
By the end of this course, you will gain a deeper understanding of the complexities of identity within the LGBTQI+ community. You’ll be equipped with the knowledge and skills to challenge power imbalances and promote a more inclusive and respectful dialogue within your group.
- Discrimination
- Privilege
- Power
- Intersectionality
In this course we will work on the following competences from the Rainbow Youth 2.0. Competence Framework:
Attitudes:
- Readiness to be supportive of any young person about their sexual orientation and gender identity
- Being aware of one’s personal limitations and boundaries in youth work
- Being aware that community support is necessary for LGBTIQ+ young people
- Recognition that young people are the best experts on themselves
Knowledge:
- Basic knowledge of when and where to seek further support for young people and oneself
Skills:
- Ability to identify people’s needs on the basis of usual communication channels (verbal and non-verbal)
- Ability to communicate compassionately, listen actively, and demonstrate empathy
Behaviours:
- Encourages conversation and creates opportunities for positive dialogue in the group
- Supports young LGBTIQ+ participants in improving their dialogue and advocacy skills
- Avoids talking on behalf of LGBTIQ+ young people and patronising them when advocating for them
- Generates trust, respects boundaries, and maintains confidentiality
