How to talk about gender and sexuality without division

It’s safe to say gender and sexuality are two of the most divisive issues being discussed online and in the public square. So how do we stop yelling and start talking? A faculty member in the social contexts of education at the University of Lethbridge, Brent Saccucci, tried to answer that question in a recent talk at the Southern Alberta Council on Public Affairs or SACPA. While there’s a lot of talk about social justice, Saccucci says it’s more important to view the discussion as social change, where we talk across the divide.

Saccucci says it’s simply about having a willingness to listen and learn. And if you don’t get the answers you want ask more questions. 

Heidi Echavarria

Heidi was born in Bogota, Colombia and lived there until she was 18, then she moved to Caracas, Venezuela where she finished her bachelor's degree in journalism. Since 2010 she covered political issues related to the government of former president Hugo Chávez and his political opponents, management, death and transition to a new government. Likewise, Heidi did research, wrote chronicles, reports and news in the social, community, and cultural areas. In 2019, Heidi, along with her husband and three children, moved to Aurora, Ontario where she worked at Teen Challenge Canada. In September 2023, she moved to Lethbridge, Alberta. Heidi also has a diploma in Addictions and Community Health. In 2024, she joined at Bridge City News team as a Video Journalist to produce a wide range of stories including those which are faith based glorifying Jesus Christ.

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