Inclusivity and Diversity

Understanding our communication style also requires self-reflection to recognize our own assumptions about other people and circumstances.  Recognizing our built in and in many cases inherited biases is part of that process.

Many resources exist to help you reflect on your position and role in your personal and professional lives.  Harvard University conducts ongoing implicit bias testing and you can access that here.

Brock University Intercultural Awareness and Competency program

Brock’s Human Rights and Equity’s (HRE) Intercultural Awareness and Competency program produced a three module Intercultural Awareness and Competence text.  The goals of these online modules are to “foster and develop a culturally inclusive, diverse, and safe environment for all”.  You are encouraged to explore the text and resources.  The personal reflections and mini-quizzes are not recorded and are intended for your use only.