A Conversation on Gender and Pronouns with Claire Oueslati-Porter PhD
Wednesday, May 4, 2022 10am to 11:30am
About this Event
Gender pronouns such as he/him, she/her, they/them, are how we refer to the gender identity of ourselves and others. Using the correct pronouns is one way to demonstrate respect and support a diverse and inclusive culture of belonging.
During this interactive session, hear from Claire Oueslati-Porter PhD., interim director of the Gender & Sexuality Studies Program and senior lecturer about gender, on the significance and evolution of pronouns, and how to utilize pronouns effectively in the workplace.
As a result of attending this experience, participants will gain an:
- Increased understanding of gender and pronouns and their significance in supporting a diverse and inclusive environment
- Expanded vocabulary
- Practical tips on how to incorporate gender pronouns into everyday interactions
This event is hosted by Human Resources’ Office of Workplace Equity and Inclusion. Earn up to 75 wellness points for attending this session.
About the facilitator:
Claire Oueslati-Porter is senior lecturer and interim director at the University of Miami Gender & Sexuality Studies Program and the Department of Anthropology. She received her doctorate in Applied Anthropology from the University of South Florida. She teaches the introductory course on gender and sexuality, as well as a course on the anthropology of gender in the Middle East and North Africa, and a civic engagement course on the anthropology of gender and migration. She won the Excellence in Civic Engagement Award in 2019. In October 2019, she published an ethnography based on her research on factory workers in Tunisia titled, “Gender, Textile Work, and Tunisian Women’s Liberation” with Palgrave Macmillan.
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