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However, in reality, children whose families or communities face systemic disadvantages in everything from healthcare to education to employment are far less likely than children of privilege to secure the life opportunities they desire for themselves. (Image by Aurelia Durand) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bb016d2c2ff613f1684d244/1594530724758-VCDVDRF3C8BYZS65BHOW/SSIR_Logo.RGB_Black_tagline_984x234.png Race and Social Justice - Four Global Lessons From Locally Driven DEI Efforts Stanford Social Innovation Review In an equitable world, a child’s background would not determine their life outcomes. However, in reality, children whose families or communities face systemic disadvantages in everything from healthcare to education to employment are far less likely than children of privilege to secure the life opportunities they desire for themselves. (Image by Aurelia Durand) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bb016d2c2ff613f1684d244/1578974708792-DHRTLD1E532T25LA4UCY/DSC_0543.JPG Race and Social Justice - I've Been Called a "Good" Black. Here's Why That's Not Okay al.com I'm writing to talk directly to those people about something that I wish I'd had the knowledge to discuss 15 years ago. I'm writing to call out the flip side of what you all said to me. I want to explain how that view of black people is the exact same worldview that leads to the indiscriminate killing of black men, women and children. 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However, the most important thing teachers must do is understand that tackling participation is not about addressing girls’ confidence. Rather, it is about ensuring that girls don’t face barriers to speaking up in the first place. We can and must set up expectations and systems that fully support the self-worth and belonging of girls. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bb016d2c2ff613f1684d244/1617989777219-6U5F1IUPHYGRBB09LBC6/womanity+worth+edition.jpeg Gender Equity - Setting up a system that protects girls’ self-worth Womanity I often hear from concerned teachers that girls don’t speak up in their classes. They want girls to feel comfortable sharing their opinions, answering questions, and taking part in debates. However, the most important thing teachers must do is understand that tackling participation is not about addressing girls’ confidence. Rather, it is about ensuring that girls don’t face barriers to speaking up in the first place. 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