Taking an intersectional approach to gender equality
June 17 @ 12:00 pm - 1:30 pm AEST
Free
Intersectionality refers to how different aspects of a person’s identity can expose them to overlapping forms of discrimination and marginalisation. For D&I practitioners, intersectionality can be used as a tool to help us understand these experiences, and make sure our diversity and inclusion (D&I) initiatives are truly inclusive.
At this event, we will hear from Dr Virginia Mapedzahama (she/her) PhD, Sociology. Virginia is the Scholar in Residence and Director, Special Projects at Diversity Council Australia (DCA). She also leads the RISE Project at DCA.
Virginia is an accomplished academic and researcher specialising in racial equity, intersectionality, gender, migration and workplace diversity. Her work combines critical race theory, Black feminist thought, and migration studies to advance social justice in Australian workplaces.
Virginia will present new resources developed by DCA to help us better understand concepts of intersectionality, power, and marginalisation, and how this can be practically applied to enhance gender equality initiatives in workplaces.
Our guest speakers will share how their gender has intersected with other elements of their life; speakers include:
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Christina Ryan (she/her), CEO Disability Leadership Institute
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Dr Niki Vincent (she/her), Commissioner for Public Sector Gender Equality Commission
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Kai Clancy, House of Brown
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Dr Virginia Mapedzahama (she/her) PhD, Scholar in Residence and Director, Special Projects at DCA
Our speakers
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- Dr Virginia Mapedzahama (she/her)
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- Christina Ryan (she/her)
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- Dr Niki Vincent (she/her)
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- Kai Clancy
