Lewinian Social Science & Racism by Gilmore Crosby

Kurt Lewin did groundbreaking training-action-research (as he put it) on what he called “minority relationships” (meaning imbalances of power). His methods demonstrated the power of group dynamics, local action, inclusion of all who are willing to be included, and how to change inaccurate beliefs such as prejudice. His methods worked, and there is no good reason we can’t apply them in the present.

Gilmore Crosby’s new book, Diversity without Dogma, guides this dialogue using the framework that emerged as he has applied Lewinian social science to understanding and addressing racism and other forms of prejudice.

Participants will:

• Have a practical understanding of Lewinian social science and its implications for facilitating any type of change.
• Be able to adapt and apply Crosby’s framework for DEI education and action.
• Derive implications from Lewin regarding how to lead training that intentionally explores and impacts beliefs.
• Be better equipped to manage and avoid the pitfalls of dogma.
• Have an integrated theory to guide action.