Interdisciplinary Road Maps for Addressing Inclusivity in Applied Settings - Panel Session
Primary Session Organizer: Dawna Cerney, Youngstown University
Recently there has been an exacerbation of negative social constructs and associated biases about marginalized groups in the United States, in both community and academic settings. Geographers have a history of researching and addressing the spatial context of bias with respect to and associated with race, ethnicity, gender, age, place, and socioeconomic status. The applied geography community, in particular, has an important role to play in addressing the well-being of geographers and highlighting the role that intersectionality plays in the pragmatic application of geography. Current conditions in society underscore the need to incorporate sociological approaches such as intersectionality in identifying and examining negative biases that all of us, including geographers, carry. In this session, we highlight ways to promote anti-bias solutions to create equitable spaces and places for all populations. We present examples of bias and inequality and, more importantly, present a road map of ways to adequately address inequality within the field of geography and real-world communities. An open discussion of engagement and dialogue on pragmatic means to apply a road map of inclusivity will follow.
Primary Session Organizer: Dawna Cerney, Youngstown University
Recently there has been an exacerbation of negative social constructs and associated biases about marginalized groups in the United States, in both community and academic settings. Geographers have a history of researching and addressing the spatial context of bias with respect to and associated with race, ethnicity, gender, age, place, and socioeconomic status. The applied geography community, in particular, has an important role to play in addressing the well-being of geographers and highlighting the role that intersectionality plays in the pragmatic application of geography. Current conditions in society underscore the need to incorporate sociological approaches such as intersectionality in identifying and examining negative biases that all of us, including geographers, carry. In this session, we highlight ways to promote anti-bias solutions to create equitable spaces and places for all populations. We present examples of bias and inequality and, more importantly, present a road map of ways to adequately address inequality within the field of geography and real-world communities. An open discussion of engagement and dialogue on pragmatic means to apply a road map of inclusivity will follow.
An Open, Interactive Dialogue on Applying Road Maps for Engaged Inclusivity - Panel session
Primary Session Organizer: Lata Murti, Brandman University
Drawing from the previous session "Interdisciplinary Road Maps for Addressing Inclusivity in Applied Settings" this session provides the opportunity to discuss approaches for engaging and empowering diverse populations in multiple settings. Allowing session participants to guide the dialogue, the moderators will respond to questions and comments on applying road maps for engaged inclusivity both in the field of geography and beyond. In this interactive discussion, we encourage participants to share their insights and lived experiences. We recognize the value of lived experience for informing policy and action that promote social justice. Participants will leave the session with practical tools for making change in their respective communities.
Primary Session Organizer: Lata Murti, Brandman University
Drawing from the previous session "Interdisciplinary Road Maps for Addressing Inclusivity in Applied Settings" this session provides the opportunity to discuss approaches for engaging and empowering diverse populations in multiple settings. Allowing session participants to guide the dialogue, the moderators will respond to questions and comments on applying road maps for engaged inclusivity both in the field of geography and beyond. In this interactive discussion, we encourage participants to share their insights and lived experiences. We recognize the value of lived experience for informing policy and action that promote social justice. Participants will leave the session with practical tools for making change in their respective communities.
Creating Social Justice Across Organizations, Companies and Communities: First Steps - Roundtable discussion
Primary Session Organizer: Dr. Sheila L. Steinberg, Brandman University
This session explores the different ways that organizations, companies and communities address issues of social justice in fields related to Geography. People comprise spaces and places yet there is much inequality that exists and there are many lessons to be learned about different forms of inequality and bias. Panelists present the work they are doing in corporate, community and educational arenas to address issues of diversity, inequity and inclusion from a spatial perspective. In a nutshell the context of place and space matter- but is not always considered as a force for change. Panelists come from Dolores Huerta Foundation, Esri, Black Girls Map and Brandman University.
Primary Session Organizer: Dr. Sheila L. Steinberg, Brandman University
This session explores the different ways that organizations, companies and communities address issues of social justice in fields related to Geography. People comprise spaces and places yet there is much inequality that exists and there are many lessons to be learned about different forms of inequality and bias. Panelists present the work they are doing in corporate, community and educational arenas to address issues of diversity, inequity and inclusion from a spatial perspective. In a nutshell the context of place and space matter- but is not always considered as a force for change. Panelists come from Dolores Huerta Foundation, Esri, Black Girls Map and Brandman University.
Data Driven Social Equity-Using GIS to Empower - Panel session
Primary Session Organizer: Dr. Sheila L. Steinberg, Brandman University
This session focuses on presenting examples of the important role and race, place, culture and space play in combating racism and inequality. A variety of data-driven examples that highlight community inequality and racial injustice are presented. We explore role of narrative and storytelling to determine public action and policy using GIS.
Primary Session Organizer: Dr. Sheila L. Steinberg, Brandman University
This session focuses on presenting examples of the important role and race, place, culture and space play in combating racism and inequality. A variety of data-driven examples that highlight community inequality and racial injustice are presented. We explore role of narrative and storytelling to determine public action and policy using GIS.
Critical geographies of schools and education - Paper Session
Primary Session Organizer: Reecia Orzeck, Illinois State University
This session brings together scholars working on a range of topics within the broad umbrella of critical geographies schools and education. Critical geographies of schools and education centers struggles for justice and interrogates the manners in which overlapping systems of oppression, such as racism, sexism, and colonialism, shape education, including practices and modes of teaching and spaces of learning. Papers included in this session critically examine pedagogical practices and curriculum design at the undergraduate and graduate levels, the discursive construction of student protest, and the role of schools within cities.
Primary Session Organizer: Reecia Orzeck, Illinois State University
This session brings together scholars working on a range of topics within the broad umbrella of critical geographies schools and education. Critical geographies of schools and education centers struggles for justice and interrogates the manners in which overlapping systems of oppression, such as racism, sexism, and colonialism, shape education, including practices and modes of teaching and spaces of learning. Papers included in this session critically examine pedagogical practices and curriculum design at the undergraduate and graduate levels, the discursive construction of student protest, and the role of schools within cities.