Resources that support I-DEA (Inclusion via Diversity, Equity, and Anti-Racism)
ISD Senior School Library Books
You are welcome to view our list of books relating to issues of I-DEA on the ISD Senior School Library Catalogue. After you have navigated to the Library website page, click on 'Senior School Library and LRC', then 'Copy Categories' and select 'View' for the category entitled 'Library I-DEA'. If you would like to borrow any of the books on this list, please come and see us in the McWilliam Library. |
Recommended Websites & Videos
Microaggressions
(def.) Microaggressions are everyday snubs and insults that marginalized groups face. They're often very subtle comments or actions that come from implicit bias and/or stereotypes. They might seem like a compliment (“You're beautiful for a transgender girl”), a harmless comment (“Where are you really from?”), or a subconscious action (crossing the street to avoid a racialized person).
(The Micropedia, https://www.themicropedia.org/#/)
Microaggressions that we might encounter in schools:
Resource
The Micropedia is a website full of examples of microaggressions. Click on one of the red topic areas for specific microaggressions and their context. You can also use the search box.
The website also has sections on 'how to avoid', 'how to respond' and 'how to be accountable'.
(def.) Microaggressions are everyday snubs and insults that marginalized groups face. They're often very subtle comments or actions that come from implicit bias and/or stereotypes. They might seem like a compliment (“You're beautiful for a transgender girl”), a harmless comment (“Where are you really from?”), or a subconscious action (crossing the street to avoid a racialized person).
(The Micropedia, https://www.themicropedia.org/#/)
Microaggressions that we might encounter in schools:
- 'That's so gay'
- 'He runs like a girl'
- 'That's because you are (insert nationality/religion/race, etc)'
- 'I know what you mean'
Resource
The Micropedia is a website full of examples of microaggressions. Click on one of the red topic areas for specific microaggressions and their context. You can also use the search box.
The website also has sections on 'how to avoid', 'how to respond' and 'how to be accountable'.
Talking to your kids about racism (UNICEF) Diverse Families (Video - Powtoon) Talking to kids about discrimination (APA) Talking about sexism (Girl Scouts) Jewish teens discussing antisemitism (Video - CBS) Global Equality Collective Best Books (GEC) Supporting your LGBTQ+ child (NSPCC) Race, Ethnicity, Nationality (Video - WJC) Teaching your children religious tolerance (Family Today) We need to talk about disability (Video - Australian Greens) How to teach children and teenagers about neurodiversity (Twinkl) |