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Learn more about EmtrainCourse Description
This course teaches the fundamentals of respecting gender diversity, including using respectful terms and pronouns and graceful recovery when you misstep. It provides foundational knowledge on gender, gender identity, and gender expression especially as it pertains to transgender and/or nonbinary individuals.Key Concepts
- Understand how to be respectful to gender diverse people
- Learn proper use of current and respectful terms
- Practice affirming people’s names and pronouns
- Learn to recover gracefully when addressing someone incorrectly
Course Features
- Access to our Anonymous Ask the Expert tool
- Rich video scenarios based on real-world events
- Built-in employee sentiment surveys
- 50+ Machine Translation Options
- Optional program timer
- Policy acknowledgement tool
- Extensive customization options
Lessons
Respecting Gender Diversity
Current and Respectful Terms
Affirming Pronouns and Names
Graceful Recovery and Next Steps
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From ‘Ask the Expert’
Emtrain’s Ask the Expert feature enables users to ask questions about compliance, bias, harassment, and diversity & inclusion as they come up. It’s all confidential, and answers are sent straight to their inbox. Search the questions below and see the Experts answers.
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What does gender diversity mean in the workplace?
Thanks for asking. Gender diversity means having people of different gender identities and expressions represented and included at all levels of the organization. It’s about creating a workplace where everyone feels they belong.
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What’s the difference between gender identity and gender expression?
Good question. Gender identity is how someone understands themselves — like male, female, nonbinary, or another identity. Gender expression is how they present themselves outwardly, such as clothing, hairstyle, or mannerisms. They may or may not align with each other.
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What are examples of policies that support gender diversity at work?
Policies could include using inclusive language in documents, providing gender-neutral restrooms, offering benefits that cover all genders, and ensuring non-discrimination protections for gender identity and expression.
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How can managers create a gender-inclusive workplace culture?
Managers can model respect by using correct names and pronouns, addressing inappropriate behavior quickly, and making sure opportunities are fair for everyone. They can also encourage open dialogue and reinforce inclusive policies.
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How can I learn and correctly use different pronouns, like Ze/Zir/Zirs?
Start by listening to how people introduce themselves and respecting their preferences. If you’re unfamiliar with pronouns like Ze/Zir, practice using them in sentences. If you make a mistake, correct yourself and keep going — effort and respect matter most.
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