[Safe Zone+ Program] Part 1. Introduction to LGBTQ+ Communities

Past Event

Wednesday, September 21, 2022 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM KST
Online (Zoom)

Mason Korea invites you to the "Safe Zone+ Program” this Fall in collaboration with the LGBTQ+ Resources Center. The primary mission of Mason's Safe Zone Program is to create a safer, more welcoming, and inclusive campus environment, to strengthen community, and encourage networking among students, faculty, and staff toward the goal of supporting the well-being of LGBTQ people. This program consists of 4 modules: (1) Introduction to LGBTQ+ Communities, (2) Awareness Module, (3) Gender Module, and (4) Ally Skills Building Module. This semester we will be providing the first three sessions. This semester, we will be providing first three sessions.

All sessions will be held virtually on Zoom, and links to each workshop will be sent to your e-mail after you have successfully registered.

Part 1: Introduction to LGBTQ+ Communities (September 21, 12-1PM / Zoom OR (Crossover - for all campuses) September 26, 8-9 PM / ZOOM)

By participating in this module, participants will be able to:

Identify outdated language
Give examples of non-gendered language
Distinguish between gender and sexuality
Discuss opportunities for allyship to the LGBTQ+ communities

Part 2: Awareness Module (October 17, 7 - 10 PM (KST) / Zoom)

By participating in this module, participants will be able to:

Describe LGBTQ+ identities
Give examples of LGBTQ+ cultural history
Apply intersectionality to their own experiences

Part 3: Gender Module (November 15, 7 - 10 PM (KST) / Zoom)

By participating in this module, participants will be able to:

Distinguish between components of gender
Explain the relationship between Cissexism, Racism, and Transphobia
Identify barriers to inclusion for trans and nonbinary people

Please register here if you would like to attend in these workshops! If you have any questions, please feel free to contact us at mkevents@gmu.edu.