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Gender Identity, Gender Expression, and Inclusivity
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Provider : KnowledgeCity 1 Lesson · 26m in English, Spanish
Course Description
Growing up, many of us learned that someone’s gender meant that they’re either male or female. This is known as the gender binary, and it doesn’t paint a complete picture. While many people do consider themselves either male or female, plenty of individuals do not. Some individuals are non-binary; some individuals only partially identify as a gender; and some individuals do not subscribe to any gender at all. This course will help you understand different gender identities and gender expressions, the challenges some people face in their gender identities within society, and what you can do to promote gender-inclusive strategies and practices in the workplace.
What You'll Learn
- Understand different gender identities and gender expressions
- Recognize and use individuals' correct pronouns while avoiding misgendering and deadnaming
- Identify different types of gender stereotypes
- Use gender-neutral language in the workplace
- Apply gender-inclusive strategies to records, policies, and facilities
- Understand anti-discrimination laws and practices
Key Takeaways
- The gender binary, the idea that gender is either male or female, does not paint a complete picture, since some individuals are non-binary, only partially identify as a gender, or do not subscribe to any gender at all.
- Sex and gender are distinct concepts, and gender expression is separate from gender identity.
- Using individuals' correct pronouns and avoiding practices such as misgendering and deadnaming supports gender inclusivity.
- Gender-neutral language and inclusive records, policies, and facilities help promote gender-inclusive practices in the workplace.
- Anti-discrimination laws and practices are part of promoting an inclusive workplace.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is this course for?
It is designed for anyone who wants to understand different gender identities and expressions and promote gender-inclusive strategies and practices in the workplace.
What topics does this course cover?
It covers sex versus gender, gender expression, gender stereotypes, gender terms, misgendering, deadnaming, gender-neutral language, pronouns, records and policies, facilities, and anti-discrimination laws.
What skills will I gain from this course?
The course builds skills in diversity awareness, diversity and inclusion, diversity training, workplace diversity, and gender studies, and relates to a Diversity, Equity and Inclusion certification.
What is the gender binary?
The gender binary is the idea that someone's gender means they are either male or female; the course explains that this does not paint a complete picture, as some individuals are non-binary, only partially identify as a gender, or do not subscribe to any gender at all.
Does the course include knowledge checks?
Yes, it includes two Test Your Knowledge lessons along with an Introduction and Conclusion.
Professional Certifications and Continuing Education Units (CEUs)
Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM®)
Professional Development Credits (PDCs): 0.5
KnowledgeCity is approved by SHRM as a Recertification General Provider to offer SHRM-CP or SHRM-SCP professional development credits (PDCs). By taking the courses approved by SHRM, KnowledgeCity can award SHRM Professional Development Credits (PDCs) for HR knowledge and competency programs related to the SHRM Body of Applied Skills and Knowledge™ (the SHRM BASK™).
