Understanding strengthens our voice.
Our educational initiatives are designed to deepen understanding, broaden horizons, and build our community.
Duke P.R.I.D.E. Training
Pursuing Respect, Inclusion/Intersectionality, Diversity, and Equity
Duke P.R.I.D.E. Training is the Center for Sexual and Gender Diversity’s (CSGD) signature educational program aimed at increasing awareness of issues impacting those with marginalized sexual orientations, gender identities and gender expressions (SOGIE). All members of the Duke community, including students, staff, and faculty, may attend.
As a whole, Duke P.R.I.D.E. training addresses intersectionality and acknowledges multiple identities including race/ethnicity, nationality and religion throughout the training. The training is designed to equip individuals with helpful tools to assist them with responding to and dismantling cissexism and heterosexism at Duke and beyond.
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- Foundational Training 1: On Language and Identities
Focuses on language, terminology, and the complexity of identity in relation to other marginalized identities alongside marginalized sexual orientation, romantic orientations, gender identities, and gender expressions.
Wednesday, January 29th, 12:00-1:30 pm – CSGD, 100 Bryan Center Register here. - P.R.I.D.E. Foundational Training 2: On Privilege and Oppression
Further explores systems of privilege and oppression and how they support and uphold allosexism, cissexism, and heterosexism alongside other systems that benefit some at the expense of others.
Wednesday, February 5th, 12:00-1:30 pm – CSGD, 100 Bryan Center Register here. - Foundational Training 3: On Allyship and Action
Provides concrete actions one can take to provide tangible support, engage in advocacy, and move towards greater social equity for individuals with marginalized sexual orientations, romantic orientations, gender identity, and gender expressions.
Thursday, February 27th, 12:00-1:30 pm – CSGD, 100 Bryan Center Register here.
If you are unable to access the form by clicking the link above, you can email us for more information about attending an upcoming training.
It is suggested, but not required, that individuals attend all foundational sessions in order. You must attend all sessions to receive your P.R.I.D.E. certification placard to be displayed in your office.
In addition to the foundational training sessions we will provide on-going continuing education opportunities to go more in-depth about specialized topics related to the lives and experiences of LGBTQIA+ people. These sessions will be collaborative in nature and cover a wide variety of topics.
Trans 101
Trans 101 Training
Trans 101 serves as an introductory workshop to allow students, staff, and faculty the opportunity to a) learn about identities related to sex, gender, gender identity, and gender expression, b) learn about the vast experiences of members of the trans community, and c) begin exploring systems of privilege and oppression resulting in transphobia and cissexism.
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Wednesday, March 26th, 12:00-1:30 pm – CSGD, 100 Bryan Center.
If you are unable to access the form, please contact us for more information about attending an upcoming training.
The CSGD P.R.I.D.E. trainings are eligible for RCR Credit for Graduate and Professional Students. Please notify us when you register, if you are seeking RCR credit.
Asexuality 101
Ace 101 Training
Asexuality 101 is an introductory workshop that allows students, staff, and faculty the opportunity to learn about identities on the asexual spectrum including but not limited to asexual, aromantic, and demisexual identities. By attending this training, participants will understand what asexuality means and how to create spaces of welcome and inclusion for asexual and aromantic communities.
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Tuesday, March 4th , 12:00-1:30 pm – CSGD, 100 Bryan Center.
If you are unable to access the form by clicking the link above, you can email us for more information about attending an upcoming training.
All CSGD P.R.I.D.E. trainings are eligible for RCR Credit for Graduate and Professional Students. Please notify us when you register, if you are seeking RCR credit.
Pronoun Primer
Pronoun Primer Training (Virtual)
In this session, the Center for Sexual and Gender Diversity will a) provide an overview of gender pronouns, b) discuss their importance in creating inclusive spaces for transgender and non-binary students, and c) provide an overview of trans-inclusive pedagogical practices for implementing pronouns in and out of the classroom. This training is facilitated virtually over Zoom.
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Wednesday, February 12th, 11:00-12:00 pm (Virtual)
Tuesday, April 1st, 1:00-2:00 pm (Virtual)
If you are unable to access the form by clicking the link above, you can email us for more information about attending an upcoming training.
Are you interested in scheduling a Pronouns Workshop for your organization or department? Please connect with us and let us know.