Values in Practice
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For participants & facilitators<br />
Work<strong>in</strong>g def<strong>in</strong>itions<br />
Active listen<strong>in</strong>g<br />
When we talk about ‘active listen<strong>in</strong>g’, we’re talk<strong>in</strong>g about really listen<strong>in</strong>g<br />
not only to the words that someone is say<strong>in</strong>g, but also what those words<br />
are communicat<strong>in</strong>g. Active listen<strong>in</strong>g challenges ourselves to leave<br />
preconceived judgements or stereotypes out of our listen<strong>in</strong>g, and to really<br />
tune <strong>in</strong> to what the person speak<strong>in</strong>g is shar<strong>in</strong>g with us and approach<strong>in</strong>g<br />
that with a generosity of spirit.<br />
Equality<br />
Equality means giv<strong>in</strong>g everyone the same resources or opportunities – it<br />
does not allow for differences <strong>in</strong> people's circumstances, lived<br />
experiences, privileges or challenges.<br />
Equity<br />
Equity recognises that each person has different lived experiences,<br />
challenges, and privileges. Equity allocates resources and opportunities<br />
so that everyone can reach an equal outcome, but that may not be<br />
through an equal distribution of resources or opportunities.<br />
For example, if we gave everyone <strong>in</strong> the room the same set amount of<br />
money for their travel expenses, that would be equality – there is an equal<br />
division of resources. Equity acknowledges that for various reasons, some<br />
people may need more travel expenses to be able to attend. Equity<br />
recognises the socio-economic, political, and racial lived experience that<br />
impact how or if people can access resources and opportunities.<br />
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