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Being an ally with lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, intersex, and asexual (LGBTQIA) individuals is the process of working to develop individual attitudes, institutions, and culture in which LGBTQIA people feel they are valued.
#PrideMonth
Being an ally with lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, intersex, and asexual (LGBTQIA) individuals is the process of working to develop individual attitudes, institutions, and culture in which LGBTQIA people feel they are valued.
#PrideMonth
This work is motivated by an enlightened self-interest to end homophobia, biphobia, transphobia, heterosexism, and cisgenderism (J. Jay Scott and Vernon Wall, 1991).
#PrideMonth
#PrideMonth
Awareness: Become aware of who u are & how u are different from & similar to LGBTQIA people. Such awareness can be gained through conversations with LGBTQIA individuals, reading abt LGBTQIA ppl & their lives, attending awareness-building w/shops &meetings, & by self-examination.
# Knowledge/Education: Become educated on the issues, knowing facts, statistics, laws, policies & culture of LGBTQIA people.
#PrideMonth
#PrideMonth
Creating an Open and Supportive Environment: Encourage and promote an atmosphere of respect. Acknowledge, appreciate and celebrate differences among individuals and within groups. Be a safe and open person to talk with. Join one of the campus Ally Networks.
#PrideMonth
#PrideMonth
Take Action: Teach, share your knowledge. Action is the only way to change society as a whole. Stand up for and fight for human rights.
#PrideMonth
via University of Illinois
#PrideMonth
via University of Illinois
