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Student Organization Handbook

Tips on Dealing with Racism, Homophobia and Sexism

  • Confront racist, sexist, homophobic (homohatred) behavior of others.
  • Use inclusive language.
  • Advocate for the inclusion of differences in programs, membership, participation, etc.
  • Support individuals who are confronting racist, sexist, homophobic (homohatred) behavior.
  • Attend programs to extend your own knowledge and awareness about issues of race, sex, sexual orientation, and cultural differences.
  • Display signs of support in office (publications, buttons, posters, photographs, etc.)
  • Offer programs on life style and cultural differences to organizations.
  • Incorporate cultural, gender, and sexual orientation sensitivity into daily lives.
  • Review publications, recruitment flyers, memos, and other written materials for inclusiveness.
  • Actively recruit for organizational membership only individuals who support inclusiveness in word and behavior, including minority students.
  • Co-sponsor an activity with a minority, women's, gay, lesbian, or bisexual focused organization.
  • Create an organizational award that recognizes outstanding contributions toward promoting cultural, racial, or sexual orientation awareness and sensitivity.
  • Support activities targeted for minority, gay, lesbian, and women studies.
  • Market organizational activities to reach diverse populations.
  • Purchase goods and services from minority businesses.
  • Consider the staff diversity and the minority support record of vendors with whom you do business.
  • Evaluate your group's organizational climate related to minority students.

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