Just four days until Secular Women Work workshops at Skepticon. Come find us starting bright and early (enough) on Friday!
| Handling Public Criticism 10 a.m. |
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| It’s going to happen to us all sooner or later. If we don’t get criticized, it’s because we’re not accomplishing anything. How do we keep our reactions productive? |
| Stephanie Zvan
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| Celebrating Activism 11 a.m. |
| There’s always more work to be done, but celebrating our wins is one of the keys to avoiding activist burnout. But how do we do that? |
| Monette Richards
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| Effective Advocacy: A Humanist Approach 12 p.m. |
| As activists and members and allies of minority populations, advocacy plays a big role in our lives; but how can we ensure that our advocacy is truly effective, and not leading to further harm? This workshop explores power and control dynamics and common missteps as well as provides you with tools and tips to be the best advocate you can be. |
| Amanda Novotny
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| Craftivism: The Politics of Knitting 1 p.m. |
| Who would think of knitting as a subversive act? Bring your yarn, y’all! Let’s discuss, and engage in, some craftivism! |
| Kelley Freeman
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| Student and Non-Student Groups Working Together 2 p.m. |
| Student and non-student groups share many goals, but they don’t always have the best track record working together on them. How can we change this? |
| Debbie Goddard
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| Social Justice: From Theory to Practive 3 p.m. |
| If there is a devil, it’s in the details |
| Heina Dadabhoy
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| Planning for Direct Action 4 p.m. |
| Confrontation can be powerful, but make sure your prepared for everything that can happen. |
| Rebecca Hensler, Ingrid Nelson, Laura Thomas
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