S1 Episode 9: Intersectional design
Update: 2019-05-22
Description
In the last episode of season 1 we discuss intersectional design, examples of poor design, and how the design process can become more inclusive. Also, Vana’s drink choice is finally found to be acceptable, Simmy manages to bring up peeing again (on topic for once), and Teresa is not here for your GoT tweets.
Content note:
We mention some distressing news stories. This guide provides some suggestions for how to cope with traumatic news events.
In the news [03:00 ]
The Liberal/National Party coalition have retained power after the Australian federal election.
The Alabama Governor has signed into law a bill that bans all abortions unless the woman’s health is at serious risk, making performing an abortion a felony offense.
Australian Rugby has fired Israel Folau after he was found in breach of the rugby code of conduct for posting homophobic statements and memes and refusing to take them down.
Taiwan has become the first country in Asia to legalize same sex marriage.
North Korea is currently experiencing its worst drought since 2001 and the UN is concerned there will be severe food shortages.
The 2019 graduating class at West Point Military Academy has 34 black women and 19 Hispanic women – the highest ever graduating numbers for both groups.
An Israeli webcast of the first Eurovision semi-final was interrupted by a fake warning of a missile attack.
At the “Christchurch call” summit in Paris seventeen countries, the European commission and eight technology companies have agreed to eliminate violent and extremist content on social media platforms.
Earlier this month a redacted version of Special Prosecutor Robert Mueller’s summary report into Russian interference in the 2016 US election was released.
News to look out for
News from Venezuela – talks have begun in Norway between representatives for the president and the opposition leader, but there are now reports of fuel shortages in Caracas.
Abortion bans and the US Supreme court: There are now 7 US states with abortion bans on the books, despite the procedure being legal at the federal level.
There are a lot of elections happening worldwide this year and there is a lot of racism, sexism and xenophobia being used to separate communities. If there is an election where you live don’t forget to get out and vote...
Content note:
We mention some distressing news stories. This guide provides some suggestions for how to cope with traumatic news events.
In the news [03:00 ]
The Liberal/National Party coalition have retained power after the Australian federal election.
The Alabama Governor has signed into law a bill that bans all abortions unless the woman’s health is at serious risk, making performing an abortion a felony offense.
Australian Rugby has fired Israel Folau after he was found in breach of the rugby code of conduct for posting homophobic statements and memes and refusing to take them down.
Taiwan has become the first country in Asia to legalize same sex marriage.
North Korea is currently experiencing its worst drought since 2001 and the UN is concerned there will be severe food shortages.
The 2019 graduating class at West Point Military Academy has 34 black women and 19 Hispanic women – the highest ever graduating numbers for both groups.
An Israeli webcast of the first Eurovision semi-final was interrupted by a fake warning of a missile attack.
At the “Christchurch call” summit in Paris seventeen countries, the European commission and eight technology companies have agreed to eliminate violent and extremist content on social media platforms.
Earlier this month a redacted version of Special Prosecutor Robert Mueller’s summary report into Russian interference in the 2016 US election was released.
News to look out for
News from Venezuela – talks have begun in Norway between representatives for the president and the opposition leader, but there are now reports of fuel shortages in Caracas.
Abortion bans and the US Supreme court: There are now 7 US states with abortion bans on the books, despite the procedure being legal at the federal level.
There are a lot of elections happening worldwide this year and there is a lot of racism, sexism and xenophobia being used to separate communities. If there is an election where you live don’t forget to get out and vote...
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