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Becoming an Ally What Is an Ally? An ally is typically a member of advantaged social groups who uses social power to take a stand against social injustice directed at targeted groups (White people who speak out against racism, men who are anti-sexist). An ally works to be an agent of social change rather than an agent of oppression. Characteristics of an Ally Feels good about own social group membership, is comfortable and proud of own identity Takes responsibility for learning about own and targeted group heritage, culture and experience, and how oppression works in everyday life Listens to and respects the perspectives and experiences of targeted group members Acknowledges unearned privileges received as a result of advantaged status and works to eliminate or change privileges into rights that targeted group members also enjoy Recognizes that unlearning oppressive beliefs and actions is a life-long process, not a single event, and welcomes each learning opportunity Is willing to take risks, try new behaviors, act in spite of own fear and resistance from other advantaged group members Takes care of self to avoid burn out Acts against social injustice because it is in her/his/hir own self-interest to do so (as well as in the interest of targeted group members) Is willing to made mistakes, learn from them and try again Is willing to be confronted about own behavior and attitudes and consider change Is committed to taking action against social injustice in own sphere of influence Understands own growth and response patterns and when she/he/ze is on a learning edge Understands the connections among all forms of social injustice Believes she/he/ze can make a difference by acting and speaking out against social injustice Knows how to cultivate support from other allies © Teaching for Diversity and Social Justice, Second Edition, Routledge, 2007 Ally Action Planning Worksheet 1. What action do you want to take to interrupt or combat oppression? ______________________________________________________________________ 2. What resources or materials (people, space, information, etc.), if any, would you need to achieve your goal? ______________________________________________________________________ 3. How can you access those resources? ______________________________________________________________________ 4. What behaviors or steps on your part would taking this action entail? ______________________________________________________________________ 5. What is a realistic timeline for carrying out the steps involved in this action plan? ______________________________________________________________________ 6. What hazards or risks are involved? ______________________________________________________________________ 7. Is this action worth taking that risk? (If not, go back to number one, or think through what could be done to minimize that risk.) ______________________________________________________________________ 8. What obstacles might you encounter? ______________________________________________________________________ 9. What could you do to reduce or overcome these obstacles? ______________________________________________________________________ 10. What supports do you have? ______________________________________________________________________ 11. Where could you find more support? ______________________________________________________________________ 12. How can you measure/evaluate your success? (How can slow change be differentiated from failure?) ______________________________________________________________________ Know that you can be engaged in creative action steps on an ongoing and continuous basis and that you are committing to a life-long process of working for social justice. © Teaching for Diversity and Social Justice, Second Edition, Routledge, 2007