When Is A Women’s Group Not A Women’s Group?: Understanding Gender Diversity So you Can Run Groups, Programmes & Events That Are Welcoming, Safe & Inclusive

When Is A Women’s Group Not A Women’s Group? It’s a good question. We live in a world where trans lives are now mainstream and many forms of nonbinary and gender-diverse identities exist. This is also a world in which some people have some very strong views about how other people identify and how those people should be treated. If you happen to be someone who is running – or is thinking of setting up – a group, programme or event for women (or for a specific group of people for whom gender may be a defining feature) then you need to have an understanding of some of these issues so that you can lead with integrity. This book will help you gain that understanding. This book is for you if you run a group or space for women. It’s for you if you are thinking of setting up a women’s group in the future. It is for you if you run groups for mixed or other genders and you’d like help in defining your spaces better so they can be more inclusive and want to work out what a more inclusive space might look like for you. It will help you to think about why you have set up your group, what needs it meets, and all the different people that might have that need that you could also help. It contains examples – some real and some fictional – of groups that have been defined as women’s groups but that are not actually just for women. It explains why thinking about this stuff is important and what a negative impact it can have when you get it wrong. It will give you ideas of different words you could use to define your space that are inclusive and that empower all the people you want to empower to be active members of your community. But most importantly it invites you to be part of these conversations and part of the movement towards a more evolved and inclusive society where gender does not divide us, but gives us all something to celebrate and connect through. At just over 50 pages this book is a quick read, short enough to consume in one sitting but packed with enough information and inspiration to give you the confidence to be radically inclusive as you move through the world. “”G’s book is a brilliantly clear, concise and practical overview of why and how we can all create genuinely inclusive spaces. Thought-provoking, illuminating and full of tangible suggestions, if you host any type of service-based offering or group/community container, G’s book is an essential read.”” Ali Knight “”If you are a business owner, community host, or simply interact with humans, G Sabini-Roberts’ When Is A Women’s Group Not A Women’s Group? is an essential read. The book underpins the importance of inclusivity, emphasising that it is not just a nicety but a necessity for each and everyone of us. G challenges the reader to reconsider preconceived notions, presenting the content in a manner that is both digestible and instantly impactful.”” Carrie Ann Booth “”G takes a subject which people may find confusing and adds a layer of clarity and simplicity (without making the reader feel simple). Everyone should read this! A book about women’s groups that teaches us so much more – how we can question ourselves, our language and assumptions to better support each other in daily life.”” Sarah Blackburn “”With the information and guidance on leading and managing inclusive groups within these pages, I for one will be revisiting my groups, headlines, bios and offers as someone who now supports ALL people juggling their own business with the tough job of supporting struggling teens. No gender required! Thank you so much for writing this clear and empowering guide for us all to at least question, be stronger leaders and most definitely do better.”” Judith Rayner – ASIN: B0D94J99Z6 | ISBN13: 9798332652455 | ISBN-13: 979-8332652455