From 7b37b28a22daa440a3ec8015b9d0742bb5e9e632 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Tzviya Date: Wed, 22 Feb 2023 15:19:32 -0500 Subject: [PATCH 1/3] CEPC preamble initial draft of preamble to CEPC for chairs etc to share with groups /cc @npdoty and @wareid --- CEPCPreamble.md | 40 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 1 file changed, 40 insertions(+) create mode 100644 CEPCPreamble.md diff --git a/CEPCPreamble.md b/CEPCPreamble.md new file mode 100644 index 0000000..2d65bf1 --- /dev/null +++ b/CEPCPreamble.md @@ -0,0 +1,40 @@ +# CEPC Preamble + +The W3C's Code of Ethics and Professional Conduct sets our to create a positive environment for W3C in which all participants feel safe and respected. It documents behaviors that are expected as well as behaviors that are unacceptable. +It can be helpful to call attention to certain features of the code from time to time so that we are aware of what it includes. There is a lot of nuance in this code, and it is worth reading through the whole thing [link]. + +(note to speaker - choose one or two examples each time you present) + +1. Have empathy when discussing sensitive issues. You do not know about others' lived experiences. Avoid making jokes or callously mentioning sensitive topics, such as stalking, sexual assault, the pandemic, mental health, or disability. In cases when the need arises to discuss these issues and how they affect people do so with tact and empathy taking into account the gravity of the situation. + +2. Be inclusive and promote diversity. Seek diverse perspectives. Diversity of views and of people powers innovation, even if it is not always comfortable. Encourage all voices. Help new perspectives be heard and listen actively. If you find yourself dominating a discussion, it is especially important to step back and encourage other voices to join in. Provide alternative ways to contribute. +This might mean allowing a new person to become the AC rep. This might mean paying attention to how much time you spend talking in a meeting or how often you join the queue. It might mean sharing slides a few days before a meeting so that people have an opportunity to read and translate them into their native languages. Inclusion is about making people feel welcome. + +3. Think of others’ needs from their point of view. Use preferred names, titles (including pronouns), and the appropriate tone of voice. Therefore, be formal and conservative in what you do and liberal in what you accept from others and acknowledge the contributions of your peers. +It is impossible to be aware of all of someone else's needs without asking them what they need. This can be as simple as how to pronounce a name or more subtle, like recognizing that some people prefer to contribute by listening. Avoid making assumptions others' preferences and needs. When in doubt, ask, and respect the response. It's important to recognize the contributions of others. + +Unaccetpable behaviors include: +4. Offensive comments related to socio-economic status, sexual orientation, religion, race, physical appearance, neurotype, nationality, mental health, language, indigeneity, immigration status, gender, gender identity and gender expression, ethnicity, disability (both visible and invisible), caste, body, or age. +It is never acceptable to say something offensive. You might not realize that your comments are offensive. This code priorotizes impact of statements over intent. You might not have intended a comment to be offensive, but it can still be hurtful. In such a situation, an apology or correction is still be called for. + +5. Misgendering someone by deliberately referring to a person using the wrong pronouns or by using someone's proper names or other terms that person has asked not to be used, also known as deadnaming. +When someone provides a name to refer to them by, respect the information they provide about themselves even if it is different from information with which you are familiar. Someone may have gone through a recent life change that brought about a name change. Someone may have recently married, divorced, or transitioned. + +6. Stalking or physically following or invading someone's personal space after a request to stop. + +Respect people's personal space, especially if they've expressed a preference for a boundary. Different cultures and individuals have different tolerances for what is considered an appropriate amount of space when talking. Some people prefer to avoid any touch. So much more so, do not follow others. Stalking is an extreme form of this that is certainly not acceptable. + +7. Microaggressions, which are small comments or questions, either intentional or unintentional, that marginalize people by communicating hostile, derogatory, or negative beliefs. Be aware that, regardless of the speaker's intentions, some phrases or constructions lead people to expect a patronizing statement to follow, and avoid such phrases. For example, beginning an interjection with "Well, actually..." can set this expectation and be taken as a sign of disrespect. and Feigning surprise at someone’s lack of knowledge or awareness about a topic. + +The list of examples in the code is more extensive. Microaggressions is a large and complicated category. In How to Be Antiracist, Ibrahim X Kendi explains that he does not use the term "microaggression" anymore because "A persistent daily low hum of racist abuse is not minor." Microagressions are daily, commonplace, often unintentional indiginties that communicate hostile, derogatory, or negative prejudicial slights and insults toward any group, particularly culturally marginalized group. So often the person responsible for the microaggression is unaware of it "Your name is so exotic." "How did you not know that?" "You must not know about this, so I'll explain.". So often, this guidance confuses people or makes them uncomfortable. Learning about things you have done that might have put others on the defensive is uncomfortable and should lead us to examine our behaviors, tweak our wording, and look for phrasing that is a little more inclusive. + +Safety versus Comfort +8. This Code prioritizes the safety of individuals, particularly those in marginalized communities, over the comfort of others, for example in situations involving. +* "Reverse" -isms, including "reverse racism," "reverse sexism," and "cisphobia" (because these things don't exist) +* Reasonable communication of boundaries, such as “leave me alone,” “go away,” or “I’m not discussing this with you”. +Communication in a tone you don’t find congenial. +* Criticisms of racist, sexist, cissexist, or otherwise oppressive behavior or assumptions. + +This simply means that the CEPC was written out of concerns for safety, not out of concern for comfort. In the CEPC priority of constituencies, safety, especially of marginalized comminities comes first. If something makes someone feel unsafe, we stop that behavior, even if it has the appearance of uncongeniality. Saying "leave me alone" is totally appropriate when one's safety is compromised. Feeling uncomfortable is not the same as feeling unsafe, and it does not have the same priority. + +We have guidance on what to do when you've made a mistake. We all make mistakes, and CEPC outlines how to go about apologizing or correcting your errors. \ No newline at end of file From cd51d05b8d22f48da550ebf261ca37831dd78d07 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Wendy Reid Date: Fri, 24 Feb 2023 10:47:57 -0500 Subject: [PATCH 2/3] editorial fixes and change to intro --- CEPCPreamble.md | 25 ++++++++++++------------- 1 file changed, 12 insertions(+), 13 deletions(-) diff --git a/CEPCPreamble.md b/CEPCPreamble.md index 2d65bf1..4c23428 100644 --- a/CEPCPreamble.md +++ b/CEPCPreamble.md @@ -1,32 +1,31 @@ # CEPC Preamble -The W3C's Code of Ethics and Professional Conduct sets our to create a positive environment for W3C in which all participants feel safe and respected. It documents behaviors that are expected as well as behaviors that are unacceptable. -It can be helpful to call attention to certain features of the code from time to time so that we are aware of what it includes. There is a lot of nuance in this code, and it is worth reading through the whole thing [link]. +[How to use the Preamble: We recommend that chairs or other meeting facilitators read this at the beginning of a meeting or event. It does not need to be a weekly practice, but routine reminders can help contribute to participants' feelings of safety and decorum. As the preamble is long, we recommend reading the opening paragraph and selecting one or two examples from the list each time you read it, and close with the reminder that we all make mistakes and there is guidance for handling them.] -(note to speaker - choose one or two examples each time you present) +The W3C's Code of Ethics and Professional Conduct sets out to create a positive environment for W3C in which all participants feel safe and respected. It documents behaviors that are expected as well as behaviors that are unacceptable. -1. Have empathy when discussing sensitive issues. You do not know about others' lived experiences. Avoid making jokes or callously mentioning sensitive topics, such as stalking, sexual assault, the pandemic, mental health, or disability. In cases when the need arises to discuss these issues and how they affect people do so with tact and empathy taking into account the gravity of the situation. +It can be helpful to call attention to certain features of the code from time to time so that we are aware of what it includes. There is a lot of nuance in this code, and it is worth reading through the whole thing: https://www.w3.org/Consortium/cepc/. + +1. Have empathy when discussing sensitive issues. You do not know about others' lived experiences. Avoid making jokes or callously mentioning sensitive topics such as stalking, sexual assault, the pandemic, mental health, or disability. In cases when the need arises to discuss these issues and how they affect people do so with tact and empathy taking into account the gravity of the situation. 2. Be inclusive and promote diversity. Seek diverse perspectives. Diversity of views and of people powers innovation, even if it is not always comfortable. Encourage all voices. Help new perspectives be heard and listen actively. If you find yourself dominating a discussion, it is especially important to step back and encourage other voices to join in. Provide alternative ways to contribute. This might mean allowing a new person to become the AC rep. This might mean paying attention to how much time you spend talking in a meeting or how often you join the queue. It might mean sharing slides a few days before a meeting so that people have an opportunity to read and translate them into their native languages. Inclusion is about making people feel welcome. 3. Think of others’ needs from their point of view. Use preferred names, titles (including pronouns), and the appropriate tone of voice. Therefore, be formal and conservative in what you do and liberal in what you accept from others and acknowledge the contributions of your peers. -It is impossible to be aware of all of someone else's needs without asking them what they need. This can be as simple as how to pronounce a name or more subtle, like recognizing that some people prefer to contribute by listening. Avoid making assumptions others' preferences and needs. When in doubt, ask, and respect the response. It's important to recognize the contributions of others. +It is impossible to be aware of all of someone else's needs without asking them what they need. This can be as simple as how to pronounce a name or more subtle, like recognizing that some people prefer to contribute by listening. Avoid making assumptions about others' preferences and needs. When in doubt, ask, and respect the response. It's important to recognize the contributions of others. -Unaccetpable behaviors include: +Unacceptable behaviors include: 4. Offensive comments related to socio-economic status, sexual orientation, religion, race, physical appearance, neurotype, nationality, mental health, language, indigeneity, immigration status, gender, gender identity and gender expression, ethnicity, disability (both visible and invisible), caste, body, or age. -It is never acceptable to say something offensive. You might not realize that your comments are offensive. This code priorotizes impact of statements over intent. You might not have intended a comment to be offensive, but it can still be hurtful. In such a situation, an apology or correction is still be called for. +It is never acceptable to say something offensive. You might not realize that your comments are offensive. This code prioritizes the impact of statements over intent. You might not have intended a comment to be offensive, but it can still be hurtful. In such a situation, an apology or correction is still called for. 5. Misgendering someone by deliberately referring to a person using the wrong pronouns or by using someone's proper names or other terms that person has asked not to be used, also known as deadnaming. When someone provides a name to refer to them by, respect the information they provide about themselves even if it is different from information with which you are familiar. Someone may have gone through a recent life change that brought about a name change. Someone may have recently married, divorced, or transitioned. 6. Stalking or physically following or invading someone's personal space after a request to stop. +Respect people's personal space, especially if they've expressed a preference for a boundary. Different cultures and individuals have different tolerances for what is considered an appropriate amount of space when talking. Some people prefer to avoid any touch. Additionally, do not invade people's space or privacy by pursuing them outside of meeting spaces. Stalking is an extreme form of this that is certainly not acceptable. -Respect people's personal space, especially if they've expressed a preference for a boundary. Different cultures and individuals have different tolerances for what is considered an appropriate amount of space when talking. Some people prefer to avoid any touch. So much more so, do not follow others. Stalking is an extreme form of this that is certainly not acceptable. - -7. Microaggressions, which are small comments or questions, either intentional or unintentional, that marginalize people by communicating hostile, derogatory, or negative beliefs. Be aware that, regardless of the speaker's intentions, some phrases or constructions lead people to expect a patronizing statement to follow, and avoid such phrases. For example, beginning an interjection with "Well, actually..." can set this expectation and be taken as a sign of disrespect. and Feigning surprise at someone’s lack of knowledge or awareness about a topic. - -The list of examples in the code is more extensive. Microaggressions is a large and complicated category. In How to Be Antiracist, Ibrahim X Kendi explains that he does not use the term "microaggression" anymore because "A persistent daily low hum of racist abuse is not minor." Microagressions are daily, commonplace, often unintentional indiginties that communicate hostile, derogatory, or negative prejudicial slights and insults toward any group, particularly culturally marginalized group. So often the person responsible for the microaggression is unaware of it "Your name is so exotic." "How did you not know that?" "You must not know about this, so I'll explain.". So often, this guidance confuses people or makes them uncomfortable. Learning about things you have done that might have put others on the defensive is uncomfortable and should lead us to examine our behaviors, tweak our wording, and look for phrasing that is a little more inclusive. +7. Microaggressions, which are small comments or questions, either intentional or unintentional, that marginalize people by communicating hostile, derogatory, or negative beliefs. Be aware that, regardless of the speaker's intentions, some phrases or constructions lead people to expect a patronizing statement to follow, and avoid such phrases. For example, beginning an interjection with "Well, actually..." can set this expectation and be taken as a sign of disrespect. Feigning surprise at someone’s lack of knowledge or awareness about a topic is another example. +The list of examples in the code is more extensive. Microaggressions is a large and complicated category. In "How to Be Antiracist", Ibram X. Kendi explains that he does not use the term "microaggression" anymore because "A persistent daily low hum of racist abuse is not minor." Microagressions are daily, commonplace, often unintentional indiginities that communicate hostile, derogatory, or negative prejudicial slights and insults toward any group, particularly culturally marginalized group. Often the person responsible for the microaggression is unaware of it: "Your name is so exotic.", "How did you not know that?", "You must not know about this, so I'll explain.". So often, this guidance confuses people or makes them uncomfortable. Learning about things you have done that might have put others on the defensive is uncomfortable and should lead us to examine our behaviors, tweak our wording, and look for phrasing that is more inclusive. Safety versus Comfort 8. This Code prioritizes the safety of individuals, particularly those in marginalized communities, over the comfort of others, for example in situations involving. @@ -35,6 +34,6 @@ Safety versus Comfort Communication in a tone you don’t find congenial. * Criticisms of racist, sexist, cissexist, or otherwise oppressive behavior or assumptions. -This simply means that the CEPC was written out of concerns for safety, not out of concern for comfort. In the CEPC priority of constituencies, safety, especially of marginalized comminities comes first. If something makes someone feel unsafe, we stop that behavior, even if it has the appearance of uncongeniality. Saying "leave me alone" is totally appropriate when one's safety is compromised. Feeling uncomfortable is not the same as feeling unsafe, and it does not have the same priority. +This simply means that the CEPC was written out of concerns for safety, not out of concern for comfort. In the CEPC priority of constituencies, safety, especially of marginalized communities, comes first. If something makes someone feel unsafe, we stop that behavior, even if it has the appearance of uncongeniality. Saying "leave me alone" is totally appropriate when one's safety is compromised. Feeling uncomfortable is not the same as feeling unsafe, and it does not have the same priority. We have guidance on what to do when you've made a mistake. We all make mistakes, and CEPC outlines how to go about apologizing or correcting your errors. \ No newline at end of file From 4566157e54d15befd4f5387f5594ec9dd010f971 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Wendy Reid Date: Tue, 7 Mar 2023 13:53:05 -0500 Subject: [PATCH 3/3] revising preamble based on meeting feedback --- CEPCPreamble.md | 47 +++++++++++++++++++++-------------------------- 1 file changed, 21 insertions(+), 26 deletions(-) diff --git a/CEPCPreamble.md b/CEPCPreamble.md index 4c23428..66a15fc 100644 --- a/CEPCPreamble.md +++ b/CEPCPreamble.md @@ -1,39 +1,34 @@ -# CEPC Preamble +# Introducing CEPC to Participants -[How to use the Preamble: We recommend that chairs or other meeting facilitators read this at the beginning of a meeting or event. It does not need to be a weekly practice, but routine reminders can help contribute to participants' feelings of safety and decorum. As the preamble is long, we recommend reading the opening paragraph and selecting one or two examples from the list each time you read it, and close with the reminder that we all make mistakes and there is guidance for handling them.] +How to use this introduction: We recommend that chairs or other meeting facilitators read this at the beginning of a meeting or event. It does not need to be a weekly practice, but routine reminders can help contribute to participants' feelings of safety and decorum. For ease of use, we have provided two versions of the introduction, one that can be read at the beginning of a new group or event, and a shorter version that can be used more regularly to remind participants of the code. -The W3C's Code of Ethics and Professional Conduct sets out to create a positive environment for W3C in which all participants feel safe and respected. It documents behaviors that are expected as well as behaviors that are unacceptable. +## Full Version: -It can be helpful to call attention to certain features of the code from time to time so that we are aware of what it includes. There is a lot of nuance in this code, and it is worth reading through the whole thing: https://www.w3.org/Consortium/cepc/. +The W3C's Code of Ethics and Professional Conduct sets out to create a positive environment for W3C in which all participants feel safe and respected. It documents behaviors that are expected as well as behaviors that are unacceptable. -1. Have empathy when discussing sensitive issues. You do not know about others' lived experiences. Avoid making jokes or callously mentioning sensitive topics such as stalking, sexual assault, the pandemic, mental health, or disability. In cases when the need arises to discuss these issues and how they affect people do so with tact and empathy taking into account the gravity of the situation. +It should be every participant's goal to respect the code, their fellow participants, and to create a congenial and welcoming environment for all. -2. Be inclusive and promote diversity. Seek diverse perspectives. Diversity of views and of people powers innovation, even if it is not always comfortable. Encourage all voices. Help new perspectives be heard and listen actively. If you find yourself dominating a discussion, it is especially important to step back and encourage other voices to join in. Provide alternative ways to contribute. -This might mean allowing a new person to become the AC rep. This might mean paying attention to how much time you spend talking in a meeting or how often you join the queue. It might mean sharing slides a few days before a meeting so that people have an opportunity to read and translate them into their native languages. Inclusion is about making people feel welcome. +It can be helpful to call attention to certain features of the code from time to time so that we are aware of what it includes. There is a lot of nuance in this code, and it is worth reading through the whole thing: https://www.w3.org/Consortium/cepc/. -3. Think of others’ needs from their point of view. Use preferred names, titles (including pronouns), and the appropriate tone of voice. Therefore, be formal and conservative in what you do and liberal in what you accept from others and acknowledge the contributions of your peers. -It is impossible to be aware of all of someone else's needs without asking them what they need. This can be as simple as how to pronounce a name or more subtle, like recognizing that some people prefer to contribute by listening. Avoid making assumptions about others' preferences and needs. When in doubt, ask, and respect the response. It's important to recognize the contributions of others. +The code encourages participants to: +* Have empathy for others, particularly when discussing sensitive or complex issues; we do not always know what others have experienced and should avoid making light of serious issues +* Be inclusive and promote diversity of people, perspectives, and experiences; encourage new participants and voices to join the conversation +* Be respectful of others' needs and requests; when in doubt, ask and respect the response -Unacceptable behaviors include: -4. Offensive comments related to socio-economic status, sexual orientation, religion, race, physical appearance, neurotype, nationality, mental health, language, indigeneity, immigration status, gender, gender identity and gender expression, ethnicity, disability (both visible and invisible), caste, body, or age. -It is never acceptable to say something offensive. You might not realize that your comments are offensive. This code prioritizes the impact of statements over intent. You might not have intended a comment to be offensive, but it can still be hurtful. In such a situation, an apology or correction is still called for. +The code outlines the following unacceptable behaviours: +* Offensive comments relating to any factor of human difference, such as race, religion, gender, disability, body, or age +* Misgendering or deliberately using a name or pronouns that a person has asked not to be used +* Invading the personal space or boundaries of another person after being asked to stop +* Microaggressions, which are comments or questions that marginalize people by communicating hostile, derogatory, or negative beliefs -5. Misgendering someone by deliberately referring to a person using the wrong pronouns or by using someone's proper names or other terms that person has asked not to be used, also known as deadnaming. -When someone provides a name to refer to them by, respect the information they provide about themselves even if it is different from information with which you are familiar. Someone may have gone through a recent life change that brought about a name change. Someone may have recently married, divorced, or transitioned. +This Code prioritizes the safety of individuals, particularly those in marginalized communities, over the comfort of others. This Code also prioritizes the impact of a statement or action over its intent. This means that while a person may not have intended to offend, their comments or actions may cause harm. When this occurs, we should do our best to respect the needs of the people affected, even if it can make some uncomfortable. By embracing discomfort, we can all grow. -6. Stalking or physically following or invading someone's personal space after a request to stop. -Respect people's personal space, especially if they've expressed a preference for a boundary. Different cultures and individuals have different tolerances for what is considered an appropriate amount of space when talking. Some people prefer to avoid any touch. Additionally, do not invade people's space or privacy by pursuing them outside of meeting spaces. Stalking is an extreme form of this that is certainly not acceptable. +We all make mistakes, what matters is how we address them. Together we can make W3C a positive and inclusive environment for all. -7. Microaggressions, which are small comments or questions, either intentional or unintentional, that marginalize people by communicating hostile, derogatory, or negative beliefs. Be aware that, regardless of the speaker's intentions, some phrases or constructions lead people to expect a patronizing statement to follow, and avoid such phrases. For example, beginning an interjection with "Well, actually..." can set this expectation and be taken as a sign of disrespect. Feigning surprise at someone’s lack of knowledge or awareness about a topic is another example. -The list of examples in the code is more extensive. Microaggressions is a large and complicated category. In "How to Be Antiracist", Ibram X. Kendi explains that he does not use the term "microaggression" anymore because "A persistent daily low hum of racist abuse is not minor." Microagressions are daily, commonplace, often unintentional indiginities that communicate hostile, derogatory, or negative prejudicial slights and insults toward any group, particularly culturally marginalized group. Often the person responsible for the microaggression is unaware of it: "Your name is so exotic.", "How did you not know that?", "You must not know about this, so I'll explain.". So often, this guidance confuses people or makes them uncomfortable. Learning about things you have done that might have put others on the defensive is uncomfortable and should lead us to examine our behaviors, tweak our wording, and look for phrasing that is more inclusive. +## Short Version: -Safety versus Comfort -8. This Code prioritizes the safety of individuals, particularly those in marginalized communities, over the comfort of others, for example in situations involving. -* "Reverse" -isms, including "reverse racism," "reverse sexism," and "cisphobia" (because these things don't exist) -* Reasonable communication of boundaries, such as “leave me alone,” “go away,” or “I’m not discussing this with you”. -Communication in a tone you don’t find congenial. -* Criticisms of racist, sexist, cissexist, or otherwise oppressive behavior or assumptions. +The W3C's Code of Ethics and Professional Conduct sets out to create a positive environment for W3C in which all participants feel safe and respected. It documents behaviors that are expected as well as behaviors that are unacceptable. There is a lot of nuance in this code, and it is worth reading through the whole thing: https://www.w3.org/Consortium/cepc/. -This simply means that the CEPC was written out of concerns for safety, not out of concern for comfort. In the CEPC priority of constituencies, safety, especially of marginalized communities, comes first. If something makes someone feel unsafe, we stop that behavior, even if it has the appearance of uncongeniality. Saying "leave me alone" is totally appropriate when one's safety is compromised. Feeling uncomfortable is not the same as feeling unsafe, and it does not have the same priority. +This Code prioritizes the safety of individuals, particularly those in marginalized communities, over the comfort of others. This Code also prioritizes the impact of a statement or action over its intent. This means that while a person may not have intended to offend, their comments or actions may cause harm. When this occurs, we should do our best to respect the needs of the people affected, even if it can make some uncomfortable. By embracing discomfort, we can all grow. -We have guidance on what to do when you've made a mistake. We all make mistakes, and CEPC outlines how to go about apologizing or correcting your errors. \ No newline at end of file +We all make mistakes, what matters is how we address them. Together we can make W3C a positive and inclusive environment for all. \ No newline at end of file