I write a lot about diversity and inclusion, which means I also read a lot about diversity and inclusion. Here are links to some favourite articles, which I’ll try to keep up to date. I always love to hear about new resources, too!
Privilege:
Hierarchies and Human Behaviour
How Straight White Male Lineups are Comedy Death
Race:
Why Aren’t There More Black People in Improv
Applying the Tools of Improv to Anti-Racism
VIDEO: Why “I’m not racist” is only half the story
How White People Handle Diversity Training
Why My ‘Classic’ Movies Are Different From Yours
7 Reasons Why ‘Colourblindness’ Contributes to Racism
3 Ways Racial Microaggressions Sneak In
20 Ways to Make the UK Less Racist
The Riz Test for the portrayal of Muslims on film and TV
VIDEO Decolonisation and Self-Determination
Excerpt: You’ll Never believe What Happened to Lacey
Healing and Reparation: When to Stop Fighting and Let Go
Black Feminism and the Combahee River Collective
Gender:
Stop Gender Casting Your Improv Show
Experiences From Women in Improv
How to be a Better Ally to Trans and Non-Binary People
Shakespeare Used The Singular They, and So Should You
Pre-Colonial acceptance of queer relationships in China
VIDEO Things Not to Say to a Non-Binary Person
30 Tips From Trans and Non-Conforming People on How Cisgender Folks Can be Better Allies
Gendervague: At the Intersection of Autistic and Trans Experiences
Irish Feminists Must Avoid the Trap of British Transphobia
Trans Visibility and Queer Family: How Star Trek Discovery Broke New Ground
Colonialism Still Affects How Black and Indigenous People See Gender
If You Think My Pronouns Are Optional We Can’t Keep Being Friends
Disability:
5 Tips for Deaf and Disabled Actors
Improv(ing) on the Autism Spectrum
Ablist Language: Words And Terms To Avoid
What it Means to Have a Fluctuating Disability
Being an Ally to People With Disabilities
The Social Model of Disability
Neurodiversity Terms and Definitions
10 Ableist Tropes to Jettison in 2021
How to Avoid Using Ableist Language
Seven Things I Want You to Understand About Autism
VIDEO Oops, You Did an Ableism
What It’s Like Living With Chronic Illness
Trauma-informed Practice
PODCAST Burnout with Emily and Amelia Nagoski
Parents’ Emotional Trauma May Change Their Children’s Biology
COURSE How Do People Heal From Trauma
Taking Care of Each Other:
Why We Need Love and Support in Improv
How Yes And Changed With #MeToo
Developing Resilience Through Improvisation
How To Create A Supportive Atmosphere For Impro
Real Solidarity vs. ‘Ally Theatre’
Via Negativa is Actual Bullshit
Other articles:
36 Questions That Lead to Love
Twitters to follow, trans*/NB improvisers:
@marajoyloves
@BezElyComedy
@JenetLeLacheur
@QuenbyCreatives
@tiology
@mrgloomytunes
@tomzalatnai
@erinenfys