Guidenlines for Discussing Sensitive Topics by Laura Howard https://padlet.com/lhowar40/27sztjva1vhg When discussing sensitive topics like race, class, gender, sexuality, etc., it's important to set some boundaries or guidelines so we all feel safe and heard. What are your suggestions for guidelines for discussion along these lines? What would make you feel safe and heard? Please review this Padlet and observe the guidelines proposed by your peers in discussion this week. en-us 2017-11-03 15:44:55 UTC 2025-12-20 13:41:02 UTC hello@padlet.com I will start. :o) lhowar40 https://padlet.com/lhowar40/27sztjva1vhg/wish/203351037 It would make me feel safe and heard if we refrained from assigning blame to specific individuals or groups (example: If feminists didn't make such a big deal about this issue, it wouldn't be a problem...)

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]]> 2017-11-03 15:48:18 UTC https://padlet.com/lhowar40/27sztjva1vhg/wish/203351037 It would make me feel safe and heard if individuals respect other individuals when discussing topics that they may or may not agree on. https://padlet.com/lhowar40/27sztjva1vhg/wish/228361115 -Kaitlin Delgado]]> 2018-02-05 21:09:28 UTC https://padlet.com/lhowar40/27sztjva1vhg/wish/228361115 I would feel safe and heard if individuals are open and respectful of opinions and experiences that may be different from their own https://padlet.com/lhowar40/27sztjva1vhg/wish/228413859 -Janie]]> 2018-02-06 01:54:22 UTC https://padlet.com/lhowar40/27sztjva1vhg/wish/228413859 It would make me feel safe if we refrained from criticism of another's feeling and instead have an open mind for healthy discussion, where we can all learn from each other. https://padlet.com/lhowar40/27sztjva1vhg/wish/228418105 ~Mykol Sutton]]> 2018-02-06 02:25:38 UTC https://padlet.com/lhowar40/27sztjva1vhg/wish/228418105 Sensitive Topics https://padlet.com/lhowar40/27sztjva1vhg/wish/228627318 It would make me feel safe and heard if others would respect our differences and not have discussions on known stereotypes.

~Sonya Spivey]]> 2018-02-06 14:53:10 UTC https://padlet.com/lhowar40/27sztjva1vhg/wish/228627318 Less Intolerance https://padlet.com/lhowar40/27sztjva1vhg/wish/230151661 It would make me feel safe and heard if we all learn to be more tolerant when being different and not judge one’s choices. For example, do not judge a stay at home dad and applaud Oprah Winfrey if she decides to run for the president of the United States. 
-Delia]]> 2018-02-09 18:33:35 UTC https://padlet.com/lhowar40/27sztjva1vhg/wish/230151661 It would make me feel safe if others were aware of the diverse circumstances that we have all encountered. We are all different and have all come from very diverse backgrounds, upbringings and experiences. https://padlet.com/lhowar40/27sztjva1vhg/wish/230290201 Stacy]]> 2018-02-10 17:29:08 UTC https://padlet.com/lhowar40/27sztjva1vhg/wish/230290201 It would make me feel safe and heard if we could avoid using gross generalizations and cliches that affirm stereotypes in our responses. https://padlet.com/lhowar40/27sztjva1vhg/wish/230451368 - Pam ]]> 2018-02-12 02:13:16 UTC https://padlet.com/lhowar40/27sztjva1vhg/wish/230451368