Challenge the idea that a person is too old or too young to do or not do anything. Age is a just a number.
Education as Disruption
Learn. Grapple. Grow.
"When my brothers try to draw a circle to exclude me, I shall draw a larger circle to include them."
An Invitation
Education as disruption is an invitation to choose to be curious about what underpins hate and bias.
University Equity and Inclusion curated these resources to help you learn about ways to respond when – not if – hate shows up.
Hate and experiences of identity bias happen, but you can choose how to respond. Instead of simply holding on to resentment, cultivate resilience.
Be angry, but don't let it stop you from engaging.
If all of us did this it would change our community. These tools will build your capacity to engage in a diverse community.
Unpacking Hate
To effectively combat hate, we must start by unpacking its causes.
Check out these resource guides to learn why we hate.
Bias: We All Have It
Challenge Identity Bias
These short videos help you understand the root of identity bias, and the challenge statements offer a simple change you can make to reduce bias.
Challenge practices and assumptions about what a person of varying abilities can or cannot do.
Challenge the idea that identity labels don't matter. Saying "I don't see color," for example, does not change or reduce the reality of negative race-based experiences.
Challenge the idea that surface distinctions, such as skin color, are an accurate indicator of who is more or less like you.
Challenge assumptions based on sex and gender. Honor how people choose to identify.
Challenge the environmental and social factors that hinder neurodivergent people from thriving. Recognize that being neurotypical is one way – not the "right way" – to exist in the world.
Turn to Wonder
Get curious in moments of disagreement. Lean into discomfort.
Use the PAUSE framework, which offers practical strategies to disrupt everyday bias.
