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What does is mean to be an Ally?
What does is mean to be an Ally?
Whether you are straight, gay, bisexual, pansexual, etc. - everyone can be a good Ally! Being a good ally is a commitment to striving for equity and fairness between often oppressed groups, most often in reference to the LGBTQIA2S+ community. This is because the LGBTQIA2S+ community has fought for several hundred years to not only exist, but be allowed to love and marry as every other heterosexual couple. It's important to remind ourselves that being an Ally doesn't end at standing with our queer peers, but supporting them through tough times and giving them the resources they might have had if socoietal systems didn't function the way they currently do.
There have been over 500 anti- LGBTQIA2S+ legislation pieces drafted to be voted on around the United States of America. All citizens need to fight for and discuss the ways they can help fight for LGBTQIA2S+ love, representation, joy, etc. For many states LGBTQIA2S+ citizens have less rights that their heterosexual counterhalves. This is some of the many reasons that Allyship is vital to the growth of equitable opportunities.
As we discussed above, being an Ally means being an Ally to all minority groups or oppression communities. It takes unlearning social systems to fully understand why being an Ally is so important. This also means taking on the understanding that you won't always get Allyship right, and that is okay. But listening to the group's needs of which you are an Ally, is always the first step to building Allyship. Recognizing the impact of LGBTQIA2S+ oppression on disabled or differenced individuals, people of color, and other minority groups, highlights the interwining of identities.
The Human Rights Campaign has great sources on how to be a good Ally, where and how to donate to LGBTQIA2S+ resources, etc. As well as supporting Planned Parenthood, GLAAD, and more.
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Allyship and Supporting Friends in Need:
Allyship and Supporting Friends in Need:
Check out our page on Allyship and What is an Ally? (AL-I)
First part about being an Ally is getting involved and talking to those you know about support options. Allyship includes radical acceptance of all friends and family members who are experiencing discrimination in any realm of social systems. If you have a friend who is disabled you can help them check entrances and exits to buildings and report them to work, school, or campus, staff. If you have a friend who is trans, make sure you support them the best you can by reaffirming their gender identity choice and helping them research treatment options. If you happen to support a cause firmly such as unlearning racism, you can commit yourself to doing things for the community as well. There are many ways in which our poorest communities are affected most by these social systems in place in our institutions. Allyship means doing what you can when you can, and educating yourself between those two groups of time. We always want to feel as thought we have it all together, but remind yourself there is always more to learn and understand about those you don't know. Be open about your imperfections when people discuss any criticisms about how you decide to do this journey. Being a solid Ally isn't always easy, but neither is being apart of any of these communities.
Important Queer Comments on Ally-ship with the Queer Community:
Important Queer Comments on Ally-ship with the Queer Community:
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