Our outlook and interpretation of the world shape our interactions with others, inform our decision-making processes, and influence how we perceive the words and actions of others. To be able to practice equity and inclusiveness as educators, it is crucial to recognize and understand how our own identities can bias our perceptions. Your positionality has a big impact on how you understand and handle circumstances. Our varied identities - gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or religion, as well as the wide range of experiences we've had, shape the way we see the world. We become more receptive to seeing things from many angles when we own up to our prejudices and the places where our knowledge may be limited. By using tools such as the 'Social Identity Map', we can gain a deeper understanding of our emotions, triggers, and reactions.
Read more about the social identity map here.