A Joint Project by the Institute for Journalism, Media & Communication Studies and Eli Lilly Japan K.K. [Held on Fri., Oct. 28] "Invisible Diversity" Workshop at Keio University (Advance Registration Required)

10/17/2022

Thinking with a Card Game: Discovering Others' Ailments and Pain Only Through Imagination

What is a society that embraces "invisible diversity"?

Migraines, menstrual cramps, back pain... What is "invisible diversity," the ailments and pain of others that are hard to imagine?

The word "diversity" has become commonplace, and while progress has often been made in addressing visible diversity, understanding "invisible diversity" remains challenging.

For example, pain and ailments such as migraines and menstrual cramps are difficult for others to see, making them hard to understand. As a result, some people endure their suffering in silence.

A person who is usually cheerful and energetic is curt today. You might worry, "Did I do something wrong?" but they may have actually been suffering from a headache due to a change in atmospheric pressure.

By understanding the existence of such "invisible diversity," considering together how to respond to it, and discussing it from the other person's perspective, we will explore how to create a society where we can support and stand by each other when we or those around us face such challenges.

"Invisible Diversity" Workshop Keio University.pdf

October 28 (Fri.), 18:10-19:40 (Advance registration required)

Mita Campus, South School Building, Room 411

1. Introduction to the "Invisible Diversity PROJECT"

2. Lecture on a representative condition of "invisible diversity" (migraines)

3. Card game to imagine the "invisible suffering" of others (group work)

Keio University undergraduate and graduate students (Capacity: up to 40 people / First-come, first-served basis, free of charge)

Institute for Journalism, Media & Communication Studies, Keio University

Eli Lilly Japan K.K.

(In cooperation with: PRAP Japan, Inc.)

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*The first round of registration is open until October 20 (Thu.).

If capacity is not reached, the second round of registration will be open until October 26 (Wed.).

*Registration will close once capacity is reached.

*Details on how to participate will be sent to registered participants via email to their keio.jp address by the day of the event.

・Please be aware that there may be media coverage and filming on the day of the event.

・Please be aware that the content of the workshop may be recorded in text, video, and still images and may be used for public relations purposes by Eli Lilly Japan, including on related websites, social media, and in information provided to the mass media.

・Please note that this is the first "Invisible Diversity Project" workshop for undergraduate and graduate students, and feedback received on the day of the event or through post-event surveys may be used for future activities.

・Out of consideration for other participants, please refrain from sharing information about this event on personal social media.

Office of the Institute for Journalism, Media & Communication Studies, Keio University

Email: mediacom[at]info.keio.ac.jp

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Phone: 03-5427-1596

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