Addressing intersectional discrimination in youth work

The badge holder understands why it is important to address intersectionality in youth work and to create safe spaces for young people and what this means in practice; what the consequences of ignoring intersectional discrimination are for young people; knows how to advocate for intersectionality and communicate with policy makers; knows how to work with young people who hold discriminatory beliefs.

You have to finish 2 tasks to get the badge

Tasks

Task no.1

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Take the Addressing Intersectional Discrimination Quiz at the external link. You will find the answers in the published material.
As proof, please write in your answer that you have completed the quiz.

Task no.2

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Youth workers must never ignore intersectional discrimination, as such behaviour can have serious consequences for individuals and entire communities. Young people are particularly vulnerable.
Young people who experience intersectional discrimination can feel alienated, isolated and invisible in society. The consequences of ignoring intersectional discrimination for young people can be:
• social isolation and marginalisation of young people;
• psychological problems (depression, anxiety, low self-esteem, low self-confidence or
self-image);
• lower educational achievements;
• behavioural problems;
• increased levels of stress and negative emotions;
• limited access to employment;
• poorer prospects to improve their economic situation;
• less chance of promotion;
• increasing inequality;
• poorer health and access to healthcare services;
• distrust in social systems.
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As a youth worker, how would you respond to insults or discrimination among young people? 

Task no.3

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Check out 8 practical exercises designed as worksheets that you can use in your youth work to address discrimination (with a focus on intersectionality). The exercises are posted above under Resources and are ready to download and print.
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Choose one exercise and write down where and how you would use it.

Activities

Addressing intersectional discrimination in youth work

Online training on intersectional discrimination in youth work

Organiser

Forum za enakopraven razvoj

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