Educational Resources on Discriminatory and Sexual Violence Prevention
Carnegie Mellon University is dedicated to fostering a safe, supportive, and well-informed campus. This page offers educational resources, including articles and videos, designed to prevent discriminatory behavior and sexual violence. These materials focus on the college experience, providing insights, strategies, and tools to build a culture of respect and safety.
Use the sidebar to access additional links and resources, and explore the videos for further learning. By engaging with these materials, we can all contribute to a proactive, informed, and supportive community.
Recognizing Bias
Harvard Implicit Bias Test (Project Implicit):
- A set of online tests that help you recognize implicit biases across various categories like race, gender, and age. Click here to take the test.
What Would You Do?
Video Resources
I Ask For Consent
Learn how to ask for and give consent in everyday situations, ensuring clear and respectful communication.
I Ask For Digital Consent
Understand how to navigate consent in digital spaces, including texting and social media interactions.
I Ask How Power Impacts Consent
Explore how power dynamics can affect consent and learn ways to create an environment where both partners feel comfortable and heard.
#ThatsHarassment
After a long and exhausting day at the office, a boss at a law firm insists on giving a young employee a ride home, crossing a clear professional line.
A Call To Men
Tony Porter urges men to break free from the restrictive "man box." He shows how this mindset causes harm and calls for a more respectful, authentic way of living.
A Short History Of Trans People's Long Fight For Equality
Samy Nour Younes shares the long history of the trans community and their fight for equality, urging us to acknowledge their enduring demand for civil rights.
How To Have A Healthier, Positive Relationship To Sex
Tiffany Kagure Mugo and Siphumeze Khundayi challenge outdated views on sex, urging us to embrace sex positivity. They draw on African wisdom to redefine pleasure.
The Critical And Ongoing Urgency Of Intersectionality
Kimberlé Crenshaw explains "intersectionality" and how race and gender bias can intersect to cause harm. She urges us to speak up for those facing multiple exclusions.