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Clear, relevant, and inclusive
This user gave this course a rating of 5/5 stars
Most areas were well thought out, but I found the section on gender identity to be particularly transphobic.
This course made it sound like only non-binary trans people use pronouns that should be respected, whereas all people have pronouns and these should be respected, including binary trans people who may have to state their pronouns due to incorrect perception. Furthermore, the question at the end saying "all gender identities are unique" had the answer "true", which seems unusual given that a lot of people identify their gender in the same way, which is just as valid as those with a unique gender identifier. For example, two cisgender men both identify as men and that is okay. There was also mention of the Supreme Court ruling and the assessment of toilet use/shower use/uniform. In an ideal workplace, all people, including trans people, should be able to choose a toilet they are most comfortable with and their gender identity should not be policed to allow restrictions placed on them. The Supreme Court ruling should not undermine the equality act of 2004 or article 8 to the human rights act 1998 (right to privacy). Therefore, trans people should not be outed at work in the form of a segregated toilet or uniform restriction. The wording on this course implied this would be an option up for discussion.
Learned a lot
Good course
It gives very clear information
It explains everything very carefully and gives good examples of how to achiever equality, diversity and Inclusion in the workplace.
Helpful, concise training
Very helpful, concise course that gave me food for thought.
Very long – but good clear information.
I would rather not have a test at the end – would prefer to be tested as I go along – especially if you are fitting the course around work commitments.
Informative
It’s always good to receive reminders about how to treat each other. I felt it was a worthwhile course.
Informative, reflective
The training provided a useful insight and reminder of things we should look out for when communicating with other colleagues and not making any judgements on someone opinions and choices.
Broadly okay.
This felt like a lot, to essentially say, "don't be horrible". Most of the content was 'common sense' although it did occasionally feel overly prescriptive and dictatorial – as in, telling people how to think. The delivery was fine and clear, easy to follow, with plenty of links and follow-up to choose from. However, What it didn't provide, was suggestions or advice on what to do when there might be competing or conflicting rights between two or three of the protected characteristics. For example, in the 'gender reassignment' section, a scenario might arise where a female Muslim person who is in need of personal care and may require a female carer and a male carer who identifies as a woman offers to support her. Would it be discriminatory if the male was told not to support? or would it be discriminatory if the female was told she would have to accept intimate support from the male carer? Also – gender reassignment – not gender identity – is a protected characteristic. This is a contentious issue in law and this should have been reflected in the training.
Informative and engaging
One of the more interesting training courses i've partaken in. Well presented, clear and informative.