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Reduced Inequalities Written by Phoebe Coleman Illustration by Mary Belik
As an Arts Uni, we have a diverse and open cohort of students. Students from the LGBTQ+ community, disabled students, BIPOC students – all with a unique story to tell. To lift each other up, we can attend events that different societies put on. We can collectively listen to their stories, understand their issues through the platforms they choose to work through.
We must remove any discriminatory thoughts; begin to educate yourself and continue to do this so that you can grow! Having close-minded opinions that cause you to internally (or even externally) judge someone really doesn’t benefit anyone. If you have the option to do something good rather than something bad, you must always choose to spread positivity.
Something as simple as using someone’s correct pronouns will also make a huge difference. This is possibly the most basic way to show someone that you respect them. If you make an honest mistake, apologise and move on! This is another example of a small act making a huge difference. You’re making that person aware that you respect and support them. You might find it hard to understand why someone wants to use the pronoun ‘they’, but ultimately that doesn’t really affect you. If referring to that person as ‘them’ will make them feel happy and respected, then this is what you should do.
What can you do?
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• Educate yourself and keep this up; listen to podcasts, read some books, attend webinars. AUBSU hold campaigns all year round that focus on education, awareness and change! • Buy second hand whenever you can, to show that you don’t want to support slave labour. • Creatively explore key issues through a university or passion project.
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