See these definitions for some common DEI-related terms.
Category: Gender & Gender Identity
Society of Teachers of Family Medicine’s Resource Library
The STFM’s Resource Library provides different activities in multiple formats and on various topics (hint: enter key terms such as ‘racism’ or ‘LGBTQ’ in the search field in the top right of the page and refine from there)
American Academy of Family Physicians LGBTQ Curriculum Guidelines for Family Medicine Residents
Check out AAFP’s LGBTQ curriculum guidelines here.
Integrating Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion Into a Research Course
See this recent publication on ways to integrate DEI into a research methods course:
O’Connor R.(2019). Integrating Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Topics Into an Undergraduate Nursing Research Course. J Nurs Educ. 58(8) 494. doi: 10.3928/01484834-20190719-13.
Power, Privilege, & Difference Activities
Check out these in-class activities from the University of Texas-Austin.
Activities for Change
Check out Training for Change’s ‘energizers and games’ and ‘teamwork’ tool boxes for in-class activity ideas.
Interactive Activities to Explore Difference
This booklet from Stockton University provides additional ideas for in-class activities.
Guide to Discussing Identity, Power, and Privilege
From the University of Southern California, this guide includes activities to use in class with students.
Sample Activities & Templates for Exploring Privilege, Power, and Oppression
From the University of Michigan, these sample in-class activities will help students explore privilege, power, and oppression
Teaching Tolerance
Teaching Tolerance is a project of the Southern Poverty Law Center and provides a wealth of resources related to teaching social justice and anti-bias, including lesson plans and opportunities for professional development online and in person. The site is geared towards K-12, but many of the resources are applicable to higher education as well.
Latin-X
This video series hosted by Paola Ramos explores the experiences of the LGBTQ Latinx community.
Book Lists
Check out these various book lists:
- Mahogany Books & Very Smart Brothas Book Club includes a reading list of Black authors and opportunities to engage in monthly book discussions
- So you want to be woke: a reading guide for White people from Book Riot, the largest independent editorial book site in North America
- 24 books for White people to read beyond Black History Month
- The best LGBT novels of all time
- Book lists on a variety of topics from the Jewish Book Council. JBC, founded in 1944, is the longest-running organization devoted exclusively to the support and celebration of Jewish literature
- 21 Must-read Asian Pacific American books from Book Riot, the largest independent editorial book site in North America
- Recommended readings by First Nations Development Institute
- Recommended readings on Latinx communities in the US by the New York Times
- Recommended readings about the experiences of folks with disabilities from the Chicago Public Library
- A reading list on health equity by the American Public Health Association
- Recommended readings on ageism from Changing the Narrative Colorado
- A reading list on poverty in the US from This Appalachia Life
The Genderbread Person v4
This infographic by Sam Killermann is a basic start to understanding the difference between gender identity, gender expression, biological/anatomical sex, and sexual & romantic attraction.
It’s Pronounced Metrosexual
Sam Killermann is an artist, author, and award-winning activist who focuses on themes of gender, sexuality, and global justice. All of his resources are free to use, learn more at his website It’s Pronounced Metrosexual here.
Privilege Lists
Sam Killermann provides lists of common privileges that many of us have (male, middle/upper class, Christian, straight, & cisgender privilege). The lists are not meant to promote shame, rather to provide an opportunity to reflect on the many aspects of daily life that we may take for granted or are completely unaware that others may have different experiences. Check them out here.
Understanding the Complexities of Gender
Sam Killermann is a comedian and social justice advocate, and the guy behind It’s Pronounced Metrosexual, a one-man comedy show and blog about snap judgments, identity, and oppression (but in a totally funny way). Check out his TED Talk here.
Nancy
“BFFs Kathy Tu and Tobin Low are super queer, super fun and ready to take over your podcast feed. Join them for provocative stories and frank conversations about the LGBTQ experience today.” Listen here.
Throwing Shade
“Each episode of this podcast, hosts Bryan Safi and Erin Gibson discuss two hot topics — one about gay culture, one about women’s issues — and infuse it with enough acidic comedy to make you pull over in traffic and immediately call your local congressperson.”
Culture/news Podcasts
Check out these culture/news podcasts hosted by folks from various marginalized communities:
- 2 Dope Queens “Join Phoebe Robinson Jessica Williams, along with their favorite comedians, for stories about sex, romance, race, hair journeys, living in New York, and Billy Joel…”
- It’s Been a Minute with Sam Sanders “A recap of the week’s news, culture and everything”
- Latino USA “The radio journal of news & culture, is the only national, English-language radio program from a Latino perspective”
- Still Processing “A culture conversation with Wesley Morris & Jenna Wortham”
- Strange Fruit “Musings on Politics, Pop Culture, & Black Gay Life”
Battle Tactics for Your Sexist Workplace
From NPR: “Yes, your workplace is sexist. Let’s laugh/cry together while figuring out what we can do about it. Jeannie Yandel and Eula Scott Bynoe break down how sexism works in the modern workplace. And with help from some badass experts, they bring you real tactics you can use to fight back.” Listen here
How to be a Girl
Listen to Marlo Mack’s podcast How to be a Girl: Life With my Transgender Dautgher here