Ally
Written by TPOK Archivist on October 29, 2017
Planned Parenthood Term: Ally
Someone who’s on the same side as you. Often used to describe someone who takes a stand against oppression or discrimination who is not a member of the oppressed group — for example, a white person who speaks out against racism or a straight person who speaks out against homophobia.
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The action of working to end oppression through the support of, and as an advocate with and for, a group other than one’s own.
We Are Family Charleston Term:
Someone who is a friend, advocate, and/or activist for LGBTQ people. A heterosexual ally is also someone who confronts heterosexism in themselves and others. The term ally is generally used for any member of a dominant group who is a friend, advocate or activist for people in an oppressed group (i.e. White Ally for People of Color).
Synonyms:
Allyship, Heterosexual Ally, Straight Ally
Categories: Social Issues, To be categorized
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