All These Isms: Understanding Privilege, Power, and Oppression
Dr. Paul Datti, professor and director in the counseling and human services program at The University of Scranton.Dr. Paul Datti, professor in the counseling and human services program will present “All These Isms: Understanding Privilege, Power, and Oppression,” on Wednesday, March 8, at 12:00 p.m., in the Kane Forum, Leahy Hall, Rm. 235. Registration is required.
Dr. Paul Datti will discuss “Isms,” such as racism, sexism, cisgenderism, able-ism, and more. He will show examples of privilege and how it gives power to some and excludes others, and highlight the importance of social justice in Jesuit education to reduce incidents of discrimination and harassment in the learning and working environment.
Dr. Paul Datti, Ph.D., CRC, HS-BCP, is a professor and director of the Counseling and Human Services program. Along with his dedication to diversity and inclusivity, Dr. Paul Datti received The University of Scranton’s Award for Excellence in Integrating Diversity in Teaching in 2014 and 2021. He participates in diversity-related initiatives and committees inside and outside the University of Scranton community.
Dr. Paul Datti provides trainings at state and national conferences, community organizations, and to the faculty, staff, and students at The University of Scranton. While doing extensive service work for diverse populations, his research and scholarly interests involve HIV/AIDS, LGBTQ+ affirmative practices, disability, and intersectionality.
Register for the March 8 Diversity Lunch and Learn.
