Equality

The Balliol MCR should be a safe space where people can freely express themselves and feel relaxed without fear of being discriminated against on a micro- or macro-level on the account of their biological sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, physical or mental ability, race, ethnicity, cultural background or religion.

The goal of the three Equality Officers (Ethnic Minorities, LGBTQ+, and Disabilities) is not only to make the postgraduate experience in our college more inclusive, but also to make Balliol a radically progressive and safe space for all without exception, setting an example for other MCRs in Oxford.

This will include training workshops on the safe space concept for MCR committee members and members at large so that we can create and maintain a space where alienating assumptions, divisive statements, and racial micro-aggressions are avoided and where they can be openly and seriously discussed when reported, and where rules guard each person's self-respect and dignity and encourage everyone to respect others.