Rethinc Podcast

Intersectionality Unpacked w/ LGBTQ+ and Education Advocate Ruthanne Buck

April 25, 2023 Rethinc Inc. Season 1 Episode 11
Rethinc Podcast
Intersectionality Unpacked w/ LGBTQ+ and Education Advocate Ruthanne Buck
Show Notes

education policies are impacting our children, the politicalization of inclusion, and how leaders can advocate for the LGBTQ+ community within the workplace.


As Co-founder and Senior Advisor at Campaign for Our Shared Future and Consultant for Squadbuck, Ruthanne has a long history of powerful work including a leadership role in the Obama administration. 


She leverages her knowledge, experience, and identity to teach us about lines of difference in schools and in politics and how we can take better care of our children.


Key points that are explored:

2:05– An intro to Ruthanne Buck

14:50– The evolution of LGBTQ+ rights and intersectionality as it pertains to our children

23:30– Conflict within the education system from a parents perspective

31:01– The education policies are harming our children

37:30– How is the politicization of inclusion manifesting at work?

47:43– What do you wish leaders knew about making the workplace more inclusive for queer folks?


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