The Power of Pronouns: Why the Words We Use Are Important
Thursday, February 1, 2024
1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Allendale Campus
Faculty, Staff
The Power of Pronouns: Why the words we use are Important is a two hour oral presentation that utilizes a combination of evidence-based practice and research to level set, explore, and intervene to build affirming environments. Content is directly influenced by research to support disparity and inequity discussions as well as evidence-based tools to address them. Case studies and personal stories are leveraged to provide background to the experience of being part of the LGBTQ+ community. Current issues are also discussed as it relates to legislation. Specific tools for the classroom and beyond are also explored to improve belonging and support LGBTQ+ students. The delivery method includes the utilization of slides, personal stories, videos, and music to guide the learner’s journey.
Learning Outcomes - Participants will be able to:
- Develop a deeper understanding of the words we use, including how they influence health, ways to seek pronouns, and how to use them to make affirming spaces.
- Recognize minority stress and its influence on both mental and physical health disparities and outcomes.
- Learn tools to build affirming environments. • Acknowledge and describe the impact language has.
Presenters:
- Dr. Jay Knight (They/Them/Theirs) DNP, MSN, RN - Assistant Professor KCON
- Jennie Knight (She/Her/Hers) BS - Executive Director Grand Rapids LGBTQ+ Healthcare Consortium
Location Information
Allendale Campus in Kirkhof Center RM 2270
Download parking map for the Allendale Campus
Contact Information
Inclusion & Equity Institute
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 616-331-4111
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This event was added to the calendar by Ashley Jefferson (jeffeash@gvsu.edu) on Friday, September 15, 2023 and was last updated on Monday, September 18, 2023 at 10:10 a.m.