Action Steps:

• Have regular trainings on sexism in your organization. One is not enough.
• Have ongoing dialogues within your organization in between the trainings ­ keep the communication open. You can take meetings out to discuss it.
• Clearly define what sexism and patriarchy look like, in a concrete way, in your and other organizations ­ use examples.
• Start a men’s, women’s and trans space so that people can discuss these issues amongst themselves, and then convene meetings with all the groups to dialogue as one.
• Remember we are building community, not just organizations.
• Tie homophobia with sexism.
• Listen to someone who tells you something is sexist or homophobic, without getting defensive.
• Keep trying and be open.

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