[Peace-discuss] Re: [Peace] WEFT Anti-Sexism Statement

[Morton K.Brussel]

Strikes me in many ways as a very loose statement. Is there to be a 
committee or court to decide what is "abusive", "derogatory" or 
"belittling", even "intimidating", or is any such accusation to be 
considered valid? Moreover, if such policies were to be carried forth 
into WEFT programming, would there to be prior censorship?

This is going down a tricky path, even if for admirable reasons.
mkb


On Jan 26, 2005, at 9:13 AM, Kranich, Kimberlie wrote:

>
>
> Hi, all.  I am happy to forward the following good news.
> Kimberlie
> WEFT BOD Member
>  
>  
>  The WEFT Board of Directors approved the following statement at the 
> 1/24/05 meeting:
>
> ANTI-SEXISM STATEMENT
>
> Every member of the WEFT community has the right to an environment 
> free of
> discrimination or harassment on the basis of sex, gender, and/or gender
> identity.
>
> WEFT does not tolerate or condone sexism or negative gender 
> stereotyping
> and is committed to achieving the prevention of such behaviors and
> practices and promoting an anti-sexist culture by: 1. ensuring that 
> women
> are included in decision-making positions; 2. addressing policies and
> practices that, while not intentionally discriminatory or intimidating,
> have such an effect; and, 3. educating and informing all members of the
> WEFT community on issues associated with sex, gender and/or gender
> identity.
>
> WEFT prohibits discrimination and harassment, including conduct on the
>  basis of sex, gender and/or gender identity that: 1. is abusive, 
> demeaning
> or threatening -- including behavior such as name-calling; derogatory
> remarks, gestures and physical attacks; or display of derogatory or
> belittling pictures and graffiti; 2. biases administrative and 
> appointment
> decisions, volunteer and workplace practices, promotion, appointment; 
> 3.
> misuses power, authority or influence; and, 4. discriminates in the
> provision of goods and services, or access to premises, accommodation 
> and
> other facilities.
>
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