Diversity as the default: creating an inclusive society
Western societies tend to privilege a single perspective, sidelining diverse voices, views, and values. This exclusion creates social systems that limit engagement for people from diverse backgrounds such as class, gender, ability, religion, sexuality, indigeneity, and ethnicity.
In this talk, Professor Jioji Ravulo challenges us to rethink health, legal, educational, and welfare systems, urging us to make these structures more inclusive of diverse lived experiences. By intentionally integrating diversity into these systems, we can better understand and value different narratives, ultimately making society fairer and more just for everyone.
Bio
Professor Jioji Ravulo is Chair of Social Work and Policy Studies at The University of Sydney and an Adjunct Professor at The University of the South Pacific. His father is iTaukei (Indigenous) Fijian and late mother is Anglo-Australian. Jioji’s research, writing and areas of interest include alcohol and other drugs, young people, diversity and inclusion and educational engagement. He uses decoloniality and critical Whiteness approaches. Jioji regularly speaks with The Sydney Morning Herald, The Age, The Australian and other major news outlets and makes regular appearances on ABC TV.
Event
Thursday 3 April, 6:15 – 7:00 PM @Bank Hotel, 324 King St, Newtown NSW 2042
The other talk at this location is How proteins can save the world at 7:30 – 8:15 PM
Garden bar & dining, live music, safe space & late nights.
