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Related: Editorials & Other Articles, Issue Forums, Alliance Forums, Region Forums6 ways to be a better straight ally at Pride events
Though this is pride event specific, there are some gems which are useful for being a good ally to the GBLT in general.
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1. Understand the true meaning of Pride.
2. Respect the concept of being "out and proud."
"We aren't there for your entertainment."
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3. Recognize your privilege.
With the sting of the mass shooting in Orlando at an LGBTQ nightclub still present, the community is grieving. And we're being reminded about how many struggles we face and how much privilege we don't have. It's a time when allies need to account for their unearned privilege, especially when entering our space.
"From their place of privilege, many heterosexual people have never really had to be concerned for their safety if they're holding hands with their partner in public or how they are presenting their gender," Fallarino says. "It's important to be mindful of that privilege."
Keeping your privilege in mind is something the LGBTQ folks around you may not be able to notice, but it's something that will shape how you think of yourself and your role in our celebration.
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4. Take on the labor of dealing with hate.
5. If you want to party today, do the work every day.
6. Enjoy it but recognize that it isn't for you.
much, much more...
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There is much more under each of the headings, and I trimmed it down to make it explanatory without violating the spirit of copyright issues.
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6 ways to be a better straight ally at Pride events (Original Post)
Behind the Aegis
Jun 2016
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xfundy
(5,105 posts)1. Most of all, we're glad you're hanging out with us.
The more you get to know us, the more you'll know we're just like you. Hell, we are you, we just like some things slightly different. Just like your kids might someday.
Separation
(1,975 posts)2. Well dang
I hope there isnt gonna be an entrance exam.
demmiblue
(36,841 posts)3. K&R
JustAnotherGen
(31,811 posts)4. Recognize Your Privilege
Recognize your privilege.
With the sting of the mass shooting in Orlando at an LGBTQ nightclub still present, the community is grieving. And we're being reminded about how many struggles we face and how much privilege we don't have. It's a time when allies need to account for their unearned privilege, especially when entering our space.
"From their place of privilege, many heterosexual people have never really had to be concerned for their safety if they're holding hands with their partner in public or how they are presenting their gender," Fallarino says. "It's important to be mindful of that privilege."
Keeping your privilege in mind is something the LGBTQ folks around you may not be able to notice, but it's something that will shape how you think of yourself and your role in our celebration
"From their place of privilege, many heterosexual people have never really had to be concerned for their safety if they're holding hands with their partner in public or how they are presenting their gender," Fallarino says. "It's important to be mindful of that privilege."
Keeping your privilege in mind is something the LGBTQ folks around you may not be able to notice, but it's something that will shape how you think of yourself and your role in our celebration
Lather, rinse, repeat. Over, and over, and over again.
I cosign this OP.
Behind the Aegis
(53,951 posts)6. Thank you!
sheshe2
(83,746 posts)5. K&R
awoke_in_2003
(34,582 posts)7. K&R. nt