Mayfield’s sophomore curriculum includes 11 lessons on issues of diversity and inclusion. One class explores eight “identifiers” to help students build a new awareness of and relationship with all the elements that make up their unique selves. Here are some descriptions or examples of each:
Socioeconomic Status
My family doesn’t need to work to survive, middle class, working class
Age
Teenager, young adult, middle-aged, senior
Religion
Catholic, Muslim, Buddhist, Jewish, Spiritual, Agnostic
Race
Native American, Asian, Latinx, Black, White, Middle Eastern, Mixed Race
Ability
Emotional, physical, cognitive or learning differences
Family Structure
Two parent, single parent, divorced parent, incarcerated parent, deceased parent, blended family, adopted, foster household
Sexuality
Sexual orientation or preference
Gender
How you act, dress and see yourself; how others see you
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Adapted from the National Association of Independent Schools and other sources.