Kheiron Module 3

It makes complex realities visible Avoid homogenising treatments (e.g. ‘people with disabilities’), recognising sub- groups that may remain invisible (women with disabilities, LGTBI people also living in poverty, etc.). Improving the effectiveness of interventions Designing training, cultural or social actions without considering the intersection of axes can perpetuate gaps. For example, an employment workshop for rural youth may fail if it is not adapted to the needs of those who also face gender discrimination or mobility difficulties. Promotes solidarity and alliances Encourages meeting spaces where different populations can share strategies of resistance and support each other, recognising that seemingly different struggles have points in common. Each person lives a unique reality: for example, the experience of a woman with a disability will not be identical to that of a man with the same disability, nor to that of a woman without a disability, because in addition to the architectural barrier, there is a different social imaginary for each gender. As we have seen, intersectionality is nothing more than a description of the diversity of people in the world. To attend to diversity is fundamental, but to take action on it is to practice inclusion. In this practice of inclusion, intersectionality plays an important role: The benefits of focusing on intersectionality are clear, but in order to properly practice inclusion in our actions, we must attend to the different areas of diversity and their practical applications. There are as many types of diversity as there are people, but four broad groups can be identified: Cultural diversity Recognise how migration, mother tongue and religion combine to shape specific barriers to accessing educational programmes or social services. Functional diversity Address not only physical barriers, but also attitudes, prejudices and communication styles that differentially affect women, girls, non-binary people or older people with disabilities. Sexual and gender diversity Design inclusive protocols that include trans and non-binary people, avoiding cis-heteronormative assumptions in both educational settings and community activities. Socio-economic diversity Take into account how poverty and lack of infrastructure intertwine with other determinants (gender, ethnicity) to increase the vulnerability of certain groups. Gender Perspective, Diversity and Inclusion in Mentoring 03