Putting the Spotlight on Identity (Again!) Charting New Territory for Equality and Human Rights Presentation to ILGA-Europe Dr Katherine Zappone, Ireland Charting New Territory for Equality and Human Rights Presentation to ILGA-Europe Dr Katherine Zappone, Ireland

Dr Katherine Zappone - ILGA Europe October 28, 2005 Multiple Identities  The importance of a focus on identity  Identity is ‘multiple’  Identity is ‘fluid’  The One with the multiple identity is You!  The norm for human beings is ‘multiple identity’  Need new/amended laws and policies  The importance of a focus on identity  Identity is ‘multiple’  Identity is ‘fluid’  The One with the multiple identity is You!  The norm for human beings is ‘multiple identity’  Need new/amended laws and policies

Dr Katherine Zappone - ILGA Europe October 28, 2005 Experiences of Diversity in Identity  ‘Otherness’ and Multiple DisRespect  Multiple Identities and Social Groups  Systemic barriers - experiencing multiple discrimination  ‘Otherness’ and Multiple DisRespect  Multiple Identities and Social Groups  Systemic barriers - experiencing multiple discrimination

Dr Katherine Zappone - ILGA Europe October 28, 2005 Re-Thinking Diversity and Implications for Practice 1.The Individual - Assume Differences Within 2.Social Groups - Examine Differences Within 3.Social Institutions and Law - Apply an Integrated or Intersectional Approach 1.The Individual - Assume Differences Within 2.Social Groups - Examine Differences Within 3.Social Institutions and Law - Apply an Integrated or Intersectional Approach