Politicising the Personal

This course, brought to you by One Future Collective, a feminist social purpose organization, delves into the crucial connections between personal identity, social justice, and power dynamics. We envision a world built on community care and empowering individuals to live with safety, dignity, and belonging.

Explore how political structures and power imbalances shape your intersecting identities. This course provides a comprehensive understanding of how personal experiences are deeply intertwined with broader socio-political contexts, building on the foundational concept of "personal is political."

Through self-discovery and reflection, you'll identify and cultivate your own political beliefs and values. We emphasize active learning, attentive listening, and sustainable practices to integrate these values into daily life.

Learn practical anti-oppressive practices applicable to both structural frameworks and everyday interactions. You'll gain the tools and knowledge to challenge oppressive systems and promote equity and inclusion within your communities.

Key Learning Outcomes:

• Understand personal, social, and group identities, and the concepts of power and privilege.
• Identify how your intersecting identities are connected to power and politics.
• Engage with the history of "personal is political" and its enduring relevance.
• Reflect on discovering and practicing your own politics through continuous learning, listening, and reflection.
• Explore and apply anti-oppressive practices in both structural approaches and daily life.

Become an agent of positive change and contribute to a more just and inclusive world. We hope you find this course empowering!