White women in EDI

60 min. duration

Description

“Canada’s burgeoning equity, diversity, and inclusion (EDI) industry is comprised largely by white women.
These women have opted for a profession that allows them to spend their days educating Canadians on matters of social justice, including but not limited to anti-racism.
But what happens when a white woman takes it upon herself to educate Canadians on anti-racism? What does it mean to position oneself as an expert in anti-racism?
Join Nishan Yihalem and Alex Lutzko on November 28th as they ponder the nuances of the EDI industry as it pertains to white women and anti-racism. Are these women just doing their part in dismantling racism? Or are they doing more harm than good? ”

Learning Objectives

1. Discuss the negative aspects of having white women educate Canadians on anti-racism
2. Discuss the positive aspects of having white women educate Canadians on anti-racism
3. Reflect on the tension between the positive and negative aspects of having white women educate Canadians on anti-racism