It's Just an Expression - Updated!

Offensive Figures of Speech

Helping employees and co-workers gain a better understanding of “diversity moments” through an example of how seemingly innocent expressions may have a harmful impact.

Learning Path & Details

Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging
Type: Video Vignettes
Audience: General
Available As: Download, USB, USB-2YR, USB-3YR

Topics

Suggested Industry Usage

Competencies

Understanding Diversity
Fostering Inclusion, Equity & Belonging

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Training Files (22)

EnglishSpanish (NA)Portuguese (Brazilian)ItalianGermanFrench

Title	Type	Time/Pages	Language
It's Just an Expression Video with graphics and narrator	Video Vignette	05:26 min	English	Demo
It's Just an Expression Video without narrator	Video Vignette	04:53 min	English	Demo
It's Just an Expression Video without graphics or narrator	Video Vignette	04:44 min	English	Demo
Diversity-Inclusion Crossword Crossword Puzzle	Additional Material	2 pages	English	Demo
M.E.E.T. Breaking New Ground - Assessment Assessment	Additional Material	1 page	English	Demo
M.E.E.T.™ Model at Work Information Worksheet	Additional Material	2 pages	English	Demo
Video Discussion and Facilitation: “It's just an expression.” Discussion Guide	Additional Material	5 pages	English	Demo
Video Observation: “It's Just an Expression.” Self-Study Task	Additional Material	2 pages	English	Demo

Additional Information

Many expressions of disrespect have histories that explain why these expressions are offensive. These histories don’t always know or understood, sometimes even by the people affected.