{"id":2110987,"date":"2023-11-29T13:25:02","date_gmt":"2023-11-29T18:25:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/mit-presses-students-and-faculty-to-take-radical-lgbtq-101-training\/"},"modified":"2023-11-29T13:28:41","modified_gmt":"2023-11-29T18:28:41","slug":"mit-presses-students-and-faculty-to-take-radical-lgbtq-101-training","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/mit-presses-students-and-faculty-to-take-radical-lgbtq-101-training\/","title":{"rendered":"MIT urges students and faculty to undergo &#8216;LGBTQ+ 101&#8217; training"},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"&quot;\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">20<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Fmit-presses-students-and-faculty-to-take-radical-lgbtq-101-training%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2110987&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><h2>The Massachusetts Institute of\u2064 Technology (MIT) Imposes Mandatory \u2063&#8221;LGBTQ+ \u2064101&#8243; Training<\/h2>\n<p>The Massachusetts Institute of\u2064 Technology (MIT) is\u200c making\u200d waves by requiring \u2062students and faculty to complete\u200c a training \u200dcourse called &#8220;LGBTQ+ 101.&#8221; This course has <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/bidens-state-department-is-putting-brazilian-trans-activists-in-english-classes\/\" title=\"Brazilian trans activists are receiving English classes from Biden's State Department.\">sparked controversy due<\/a> to its promotion of radical ideas, such as labeling the use of a transgender individual&#8217;s birth name as an &#8220;act of \u2064violence.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>Titled &#8220;LGBTQ+ 101: Education,\u2063 Allyship, and Self-Advocacy,&#8221; this online\u200c training module is a\u2063 prerequisite for teachers,\u2063 staff, and graduate students to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/dc-mayors-office-inquiry-finds-former-chief-of-staff-sexually-harassed-second-woman\/\" title=\"DC mayor's office investigation reveals ex-chief of staff's sexual harassment of another woman.\">prevent sexual harassment<\/a>. It \u2064consists of \u200cengaging videos, vocabulary \u200clists, and thought-provoking reflection questions. The\u2062 training emphasizes\u2064 that everyone, including staff, faculty, and postdocs, must participate in this educational resource.<\/p>\n<p>What sets this training apart is its push for left-wing perspectives \u2062on sex\u2062 and gender. Trainees must pass &#8220;knowledge checks,&#8221; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/boston-university-requires-faculty-to-say-they-should-intervene-if-a-woman-is-encouraged-to-have-children\/\" title=\"Boston University Requires Faculty To Say They Should \u2018Intervene\u2019 If a Woman Is Encouraged To Have Children\">multiple-choice questions<\/a> that challenge their understanding of these radical views. The Daily Wire\u200b obtained and reviewed \u2062the entire private training module.<\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<h3>Understanding &#8220;Deadnaming&#8221; and the Importance of Gender Identity<\/h3>\n<p>One section of the training delves into the concept of &#8220;deadnaming,&#8221; which refers to using a transgender individual&#8217;s birth name instead of their chosen name. The training defines it as &#8220;the\u200c act of referring to a transgender or\u2064 nonbinary person\u200b by a \u2064name they used prior \u200cto transitioning.&#8221; It goes further to explain that &#8220;deadnaming&#8221; \u2062is \u2062not only invalidating but can also trigger a trauma response. The training warns against &#8220;misgendering&#8221; as well, emphasizing the importance of respecting an individual&#8217;s gender identity.<\/p>\n<p>However, the training goes beyond \u200dmere offense, claiming \u200dthat \u200b&#8221;deadnaming&#8221; is a violent act. Even if done accidentally, it brings forth all the negative experiences associated with that name, making it a considered violent act.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>The\u2063 training also \u2064highlights the distinction between sex and gender, stating that \u200c&#8221;male&#8221; \u2062and\u200d &#8220;female&#8221; describe \u200bsex, while &#8220;woman&#8221; and &#8220;man&#8221;\u200b describe\u200b gender. It boldly asserts\u200d that gender \u200cis a spectrum, challenging traditional notions.<\/p>\n<p>Another topic covered \u2064in the training is &#8220;gender-affirming \u2062care,&#8221; \u200bwhich encompasses various interventions\u200b to\u2062 support and affirm an individual&#8217;s gender identity when it \u200bconflicts with their assigned gender at birth. The training emphasizes that\u2062 these interventions help transgender\u2063 individuals \u2064align different aspects of their lives\u2064 with \u2062their gender identity.<\/p>\n<p>The training also \u2064introduces the term &#8220;non-binary,&#8221; \u200cwhich refers to diverse gender identities that exist outside the traditional gender \u2062binary.<\/p>\n<p><b><a href=\"https:\/\/onelink.to\/dwapp\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" aria-describedby=\"sk-tooltip-9096\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https:\/\/onelink.to\/dwapp&#038;source=gmail&#038;ust=1700760801843000&#038;usg=AOvVaw2PQrVSrJfhxNb4LcARqniG\">CLICK\u2062 HERE TO GET THE DAILYWIRE+ APP<\/a><\/b><\/p>\n<p>An MIT spokesperson informed The Daily Wire that completing a training module \u200cto prevent sexual harassment\u200c is mandatory\u200c for faculty, staff, and graduate students in their third year. However, they clarified that \u200cthere are \u2063two \u200balternative training options available alongside &#8220;LGBTQ+ \u2064101.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>The other \u2063 <a href=\"https:\/\/idhr.mit.edu\/education\/pshtraining\">trainings<\/a> include &#8220;Responding to Disclosures at \u2063MIT,&#8221; which explores behaviors\u2062 constituting sexual harassment and how to support someone who discloses such experiences, and &#8220;Power Dynamics,&#8221; which examines\u200c power dynamics in relationships and \u200battitudes\u2062 towards power and authority.<\/p>\n<p>Furthermore, staff and faculty\u200b are\u200b encouraged to create more inclusive workplaces \u200cby using specific \u200dterms and \u200bavoiding others. The training advises providing regular opportunities for \u200dindividuals to share their pronouns and discourages the use of binary gendered language, suggesting \u200dthe use of gender-neutral terms like \u2064&#8221;they&#8221; \u200dand &#8220;people.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>The \u200btraining challenges participants to \u200breflect on their allyship and contribution to LGBTQ+ belonging at MIT. It \u200cemphasizes that allyship takes various forms and that\u200b queer cisgender individuals can support trans and non-binary individuals, while\u2063 white queer and heterosexual individuals can\u2064 be allies to \u2063queer and trans people of color.<\/p>\n<p>Finally, the training urges trainees\u2063 to take action to advance the\u2063 LGBTQ+ agenda, asking them \u2063to consider how\u2062 they can influence policies within their lab, department,\u200c or classroom to be more LGBTQ+ \u2064inclusive.<\/p>\n<p> <\/p>\n<h2> \u200dIn what ways does the training module promote inclusion and respect for non-binary individuals while also allowing for differing perspectives and respectful \u200ddiscussions?<\/h2>\n<p><span>  To individuals \u200dwho do not identify as exclusively male or female. It explains that non-binary individuals may identify\u2064 as a combination of genders\u2064 or reject the concept of\u200c gender altogether.<\/p>\n<p>The \u200dcontroversial aspect\u200d of this training lies\u200b in its promotion of\u200c radical ideas and \u200blabeling certain actions as \u2062&#8221;acts of violence.&#8221; \u2063By classifying \u200cthe use of a transgender individual&#8217;s birth name as an act of violence, the training module may stifle free speech\u2062 and\u2063 open dialogue \u200con important issues surrounding gender identity.<\/p>\n<p>While it is important to educate individuals about gender identity and promote inclusion and respect, it \u2064is \u200dequally important to \u2063maintain a balance \u200band allow for differing perspectives and respectful discussions.\u2064 By \u200dlabeling certain actions as violent, the training module may contribute to a\u2063 chilling effect on free speech, as individuals may be hesitant to engage in open and honest conversations for fear of being accused of violence.<\/p>\n<p>Furthermore, the training module&#8217;s heavy emphasis on left-wing perspectives may exclude and marginalize individuals \u2062with\u200c different beliefs or opinions. It is important to \u200bprovide a diverse range of perspectives and\u200b foster an environment where \u200ball viewpoints are\u2064 respected and valued.<\/p>\n<p>In conclusion, the Massachusetts Institute of\u2064 Technology&#8217;s mandatory &#8220;LGBTQ+ 101&#8221; training \u200dhas sparked controversy due to its promotion of radical ideas and labeling \u2062of certain actions as violence. While \u200bit is important to \u200beducate individuals and \u200dpromote\u2064 inclusivity, it \u200cis crucial to maintain a\u200d balanced approach and foster an environment where diverse perspectives are respected. This\u200b can be achieved by encouraging open dialogues\u200c and allowing for respectful discussions on complex \u200bissues surrounding gender identity.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>MIT mandates students and faculty to complete &#8220;LGBTQ+ 101&#8221; training, promoting radical ideas like considering it &#8220;violent&#8221; to use a transgender person&#8217;s birth name. The online module, named &#8220;LGBTQ+ 101: Education, Allyship, and Self-Advocacy,&#8221; satisfies the institution&#8217;s requirements<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":503,"featured_media":2110988,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_mo_disable_npp":"","fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/cndimages.nyc3.digitaloceanspaces.com\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/IMG_2758-scaled-1.jpg","fifu_image_alt":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[541],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-2110987","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-the-daily-wire"],"fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/cndimages.nyc3.digitaloceanspaces.com\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/IMG_2758-scaled-1.jpg","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2110987","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/503"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2110987"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2110987\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2110988"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2110987"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2110987"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2110987"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}