Gender Equity Resource Center

Cal Ally Program

90 Minutes
Facilitators Request: Room with moveable chairs (preferred), 8-30 participants, at least two weeks notice, need wall space and blue tape.
In this interactive seminar, participants will become a visible part of the Cal Ally program, which seeks to create and maintain a safer and more inclusive campus environment for all. During this workshop, participants receive knowledge, insight, and an opportunity to discuss the implications of homophobia and heterosexism. This workshop addresses heterosexual privilege, as well as the intersections of racism, sexism, and other systems of oppression. Participants receive a packet of LGBT resources, which contains information such as a list of websites, and a list of basic definitions of commonly used terminology within the LGBT community. Participants also receive an Ally Decal or Button. The objective of this workshop is to equip allies with the knowledge and resources that enable them to assist LGBT or questioning persons. This workshop encourages dialogue regardless of sexual orientation or gender identity.

Fresh Out of the Box

90 Minutes
Facilitators Request: Room with moveable chairs (preferred), 8-30 participants, at least two weeks notice, need wall space and blue tape.
This interactive workshop explores gender roles and sexism by looking at language and behavior. Using fun exercises participants engage in dialogue about sexuality and the social construction of gender. This workshop addresses male privilege, the intersection of racism, sexism, and heterosexism.

Queery Speaker's Bureau

90 Minutes
Facilitators Request: Room with moveable chairs (preferred), 8-30 participants, at least two weeks notice.
A panel of Cal LBGTIQ (lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, intersex, queer) students provides a forum through which you can ask questions and gain exposure to the concerns of the LBGTIQ community. Speakers tell personal stories and answer questions about their experiences as a LGBTIQ person both here on campus and beyond. The objective of this workshop is to raise general awareness as well as debunk myths and misinformation about LGBTIQ persons.