Online courses

Welcome to Balansekunst's online courses! The courses are free and available to use for anyone who wants to learn more about diversity and equality. They are aimed at culture enterprises, but the topics are relevant for all. Balansekunst also offer regular courses. Through our certification program Balansemerket, we offer guidance and tools in equality and diversity work for culture enterprises.

Challenge the norms

1 hour

The resource provides an introduction to norm-critical perspectives as a tool in diversity and gender equality work. We present challenges, battles and key perspectives related to different grounds of discrimination: gender, sexuality, ethnicity, ability, body, religion, age and class. The resource deals with concepts such as representation, bias and privileges. Photo: Julie Hrnčířová

Prevent sexual harassment

2 hours

In this online resourse, we present statistics on the incidence of sexual harassment, we present the legislation and how to assess and handle cases. The course includes perspectives on power, relations and boundaries, and how sexual harassment intersects with stereotypes, prejudice and other forms of discrimination. We outline risk factors for abuse of power in arts and culture and suggest some measures to meet risks. Photo: Audun Selnes

'Hersketeknikker' and harassment

1 hour

This online course presents the phenomenon called 'hersketeknikker' in Norwegian – subtle condescending and belittling behaviors that put others down, either intended or unintended. By naming what causes self-doubt and discomfort, we are able to talk about it and challenge the power relations. Severe cases of hersketeknikker can be considered harassment, and may be illegal. Photo: Julie Hrnčířová

Get Balansemerket!

1 hour

How can enterprises work for diversity and equality? In this course we present figures on representation in Norwegian arts and culture, we define concepts such as diversity, equality and bias, we talk about legislation and about the risks for misconduct in arts and culture, and we share tips on how to create a safer and more equal environment. Photo: Henning Afskjer Lefsaker

Queer Perspectives in the Arts

1 hour

The online course provides tips for arts and culture organisations that want to promote queer art, celebrate Pride or in other ways include queer perspectives in their work. The course presents a glossary, statistics and advices. Photo: Øystein Haara