What are some patterns of experiences and inequitable outcomes you are trying to better understand and influence in your design opportunity? How is this playing out across the levels? by

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People like me can't succeed in this organisation

us v them, based in scarcity mindset

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Extractive capitalism means we must prove our value by busy-ness

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There is a constant feeling - for us as educators, as parents/caregivers, and for our students - that if we are demonstrating how busy we are, it shows we are being asked to do work all the time, so we are therefore valuable. It's a toxic but pervasive mindset

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Progression based on a narrow set of skills and attributes (fitting in)

How policies/practices can be shaped to address anti-Blackness, while also being limited in my power. Have to use "influence"

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Decisions are only made by those with positional power, sometimes with limited input from those the decisions impact

Distancing behaviors - minimizing others experiences, avoiding difficult conversations, etc.

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Hiring and Promotion Practices

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Policies requiring specific degrees or credentials may exclude individuals from marginalized communities who have equivalent experience but lack access to formal education.

Universalization

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We don’t need to seek the experience of marginalized people because our experiences is universal

Immigration policies block the ability to diversify staff at all levels

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opportunities to provide feedback with no follow up or changes made

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unfair treatment of BIPOC students by their teachers compared to their white peers

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Classism

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People from that part of town are different and their experience is less important or less true than my own

Eligibility Requirements

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Programs in different systems (e.g., housing, healthcare, food assistance) require separate, complex applications and criteria.

Policies with unintended consequences

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example, many universities have moved to discounts for taking over a certain number of credits, but data shows majority of students that take advantage of that are students who are more affluent and can afford to take more credits and don't need to balance classes with work

Belief that change is not possible

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In education, it can be overwhelming if we get too caught up in thinking about all of the systemic challenges and problems that exist. We need to remind ourselves that we can enact change on a microlevel, but those changes can have strong ripple effects, and may prompt more downstream change than we realize.

Educational credentials determine a person's ability to valuable in teaching.

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NAFTA (international trade policies) perpetuate the economic instability of Latin/South American nations

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Transportation and Accessibility

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Urban planning decisions and public transportation policies don’t align with the location of services like clinics, schools, or childcare.

Marginalization

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Leaders of this marginalized group do not represent the best or majority interest of the group, but those with decision-making power use these leaders as justification for underinvesting and disenfranchising people

Lack of Cultural Competence

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People unintentionally disregard cultural differences, leading to miscommunication or conflict.