Learning Outcomes
By the end of this course, you will be able to:
- Examine race and racism from multiple global perspectives, analysing how complex social systems impact individuals and communities across different cultural contexts
- Demonstrate understanding of how race is socially constructed in different societies, with specific focus on historical and contemporary contexts across diverse global regions
- Evaluate the interconnections between local and global manifestations of racism, recognising patterns and distinctions across cultural boundaries
- Analyse forms of racial discrimination in various global contexts, from overt discrimination to systemic barriers and microaggressions that shape lived experiences
- Develop cultural competence to engage with differing perspectives while maintaining awareness of how your own cultural positioning informs your beliefs and ways of thinking
- Explore multiple and intersecting dimensions of racial identity (including ethnicity, nationality, religion, language, and class), examining experiences of privilege and oppression across global contexts
- Apply knowledge to identify biases, navigate power relations, and monitor intended and unintended consequences when addressing complex global racial challenges
- Create strategies for promoting racial equity that account for cultural diversity, social justice, and collaborative approaches across intercultural contexts
- Reflect on personal and institutional responsibilities in fostering anti-racist practices that are culturally responsive and globally informed
Course Outline
Course duration: 51 mins
Five Modules
Price: $49
Five Modules
Price: $49
Module 1 introduces you to workplace racism and its different forms. You’ll:
- Learn what racism means in the workplace context,
- Understand how race is constructed in different societies,
- Explore historical and present-day impacts of racism,
- Look at real examples of workplace racism, and,
- Examine how racism affects individuals, teams, and organisations.
Module 2 helps you recognise racism in workplace settings. You’ll:
- Learn how to spot everyday racism and microaggressions at work,
- Understand workplace dynamics that contribute to exclusion,
- Explore how cultural stereotypes affect workplace relationships and collaboration, and,
- Learn about systemic racism in employment practices.
Module 3 covers legal responsibilities and obligations. You’ll learn about:
- The key anti-discrimination laws across different countries and regions,
- The legal differences between direct and indirect discrimination,
- What leaders must do to prevent racism, and,
- Your rights and responsibilities under global and local anti-discrimination legislation.
Module 4 guides you in building personal awareness and taking action.
In this module, you’ll explore:
- How to reflect on personal bias and recognise privilege,
- The role unconscious bias plays in workplace exclusion and inequality,
- Practical strategies to interrupt biased thoughts and behaviours,
- How to effectively address racist behaviours and comments, and,
- Ways to advocate for colleagues from diverse backgrounds and create safe spaces.
And finally, Module 5 explores how to sustain an anti-racist workplace.
Here, you’ll:
- Learn how to integrate anti-racism into daily work practices,
- Discover actions that contribute to accountability efforts,
- Explore ways for promoting ongoing dialogue about race, and,
- Find out how to support long-term change through continuous learning and external collaboration