Gender & Sexuality: Building Inclusive Workplaces
Explore LGBTQIA+ identities, gender concepts, and workplace inclusion strategies through an interdisciplinary lens.
Explore LGBTQIA+ identities, gender concepts, and workplace inclusion strategies through an interdisciplinary lens.
This comprehensive course examines gender, sexuality, and LGBTQIA+ identities in the context of workplace diversity and inclusion. Students learn key concepts in gender and sexuality studies, explore historical developments, analyze discrimination challenges, and develop strategies for creating inclusive work environments. The curriculum covers theoretical frameworks, legal protections, and practical approaches to supporting LGBTQIA+ employees.
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What you'll learn
Understand key LGBTQIA+ concepts and terminology
Analyze workplace discrimination and legal protections
Develop strategies for inclusive workplace practices
Examine transgender workplace experiences and needs
Implement effective ally behaviors and support systems
Create inclusive workplace policies and procedures
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168 Minutes PreRecorded video
3 assignments
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There are 4 modules in this course
This course provides a comprehensive examination of gender and sexuality in the workplace, combining theoretical understanding with practical application. Students explore LGBTQIA+ identities, historical developments in gender theory, sexuality concepts, and transgender experiences. The curriculum emphasizes creating inclusive workplace environments through understanding discrimination issues, legal protections, and best practices for supporting diverse gender and sexual identities.
Changing Landscapes, Identities, and Discourse
Module 1 · 180 Minutes to complete
The History of Gender and Gender in Theory
Module 2 · 300 Minutes to complete
The History of Sexuality and Sexuality in Theory
Module 3 · 240 Minutes to complete
Trans Topics Today and Trans in Theory
Module 4 · 180 Minutes to complete
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Instructors
Gender Studies Expert and LGBTQ+ Education Specialist
Dr. Julie Beaulieu serves as Teaching Associate Professor in the Gender, Sexuality, and Women's Studies Program at the University of Pittsburgh. Her academic credentials include a Ph.D. in Literature with a certificate in Gender, Sexuality, and Women's Studies from the University of Pittsburgh and a BA in English/Women's Studies from the University of Southern Maine. Through her Coursera course "Gender and Sexuality: Diversity and Inclusion in the Workplace," she helps students understand complex issues of gender and sexuality in professional environments. Her research focuses on the history of sexuality, global LGBTQ studies, transgender studies, and queer theory. She is currently working on her first book manuscript, "Obsessive Love: A Queer History," while being actively involved in Pitt's LGBTQ Archival Education Project. Her teaching spans various aspects of gender and sexuality studies, including feminist theory, transgender studies, and global LGBTQ literature, combining theoretical frameworks with practical applications for workplace inclusion.
Higher Education Expert and LGBTQ+ Advocacy Specialist
Dr. Susan Marine serves as Professor and Program Director in the Higher Education Master's Program at Merrimack College while contributing as a Guest Lecturer at the University of Pittsburgh. Her academic credentials include a Ph.D. in Higher Education from Boston College, an M.A. in College Student Personnel from Bowling Green State University, and a B.A. in Philosophy from Transylvania University. Through her Coursera course "Gender and Sexuality: Diversity and Inclusion in the Workplace," she helps professionals understand inclusive practices and LGBTQ+ advocacy. Her 25-year career focuses on advancing women and trans* students' rights, sexual violence prevention, and LGBTQ+ community advocacy. She authored "Stonewall's Legacy: Bisexual, Gay, Lesbian and Transgender Students in Higher Education" and has published extensively in leading journals. Her research examines feminist praxis in higher education, trans* student inclusion, and campus sexual violence prevention, while her teaching emphasizes transformative leadership for social justice in higher education.
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