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[THREAD] It's #DiversityDictionary Wednesday! Today's word is PERSONA: A social role a person can adopt, that aligns with their values, strengths and capabilities, in order to show up for social justice, equity and inclusion. [1/]
![[THREAD] It's #DiversityDictionary Wednesday! Today's word is PERSONA: A social role a person can adopt, that aligns with their values, strengths and capabilities, in order to show up for social justice, equity and inclusion. [1/]](https://pbs.twimg.com/media/El-3hk5XgAEfGAb.jpg "[THREAD] It's #DiversityDictionary Wednesday! Today's word is PERSONA: A social role a person can adopt, that aligns with their values, strengths and capabilities, in order to show up for social justice, equity and inclusion. [1/]")
We’re in the midst of some greatly important historical moments, while many injustices continue to sweep the globe, on a local and international level. At times like these, the feeling of overwhelm, confusion or helplessness can begin to creep in. [2/]
Personas are the chance to identify and re-centre ourselves, particularly in sustained or intense periods of social upheaval when we may feel like we are losing our sense of self amidst the campaigning, media reporting and onslaught of information from every direction. [3/]
The process of finding your persona in this context is the opportunity to explore the question: ‘What role can I play?’ and ‘How can I be most useful?’ In short, your persona can be your purpose. (Source: @danaoshiro) [4/]
There are a number of different persona ‘models’ or ‘maps’ that exist. One model that people may find particularly useful for November 2020 and beyond is the #SocialChangeMap developed by @dviyer, Director of Movement Building at @BldingMovement [5/]
![There are a number of different persona ‘models’ or ‘maps’ that exist. One model that people may find particularly useful for November 2020 and beyond is the #SocialChangeMap developed by @dviyer, Director of Movement Building at @BldingMovement [5/]](https://pbs.twimg.com/media/El-38ThXUAEiP1S.jpg "There are a number of different persona ‘models’ or ‘maps’ that exist. One model that people may find particularly useful for November 2020 and beyond is the #SocialChangeMap developed by @dviyer, Director of Movement Building at @BldingMovement [5/]")
As we say at TOB, not everyone can do everything but if we’re all doing what we can, we will have a positive impact at an individual and societal level. We hope the concept of personas will give you some ideas of where to begin or continue the work [6/] #DiversityDictionary
