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''Diversity and inclusion - LGBTQ+''.
1. ''Diversity and inclusion - LGBTQ+''.


In the context of diversity and inclusion and LGBTQ+ rights, an ally usually means a person who does not identify as LGBTQ+, but supports the rights of people who do.
In the context of diversity and inclusion and LGBTQ+ rights, an ally usually means a person who does not identify as LGBTQ+, but supports the rights of people who do.


An ally can also refer to a person who belongs to one group within LGBTQ+, and supports the rights of those in other groups.
An ally can also refer to a person who belongs to one group within LGBTQ+, and supports the rights of people in other groups.
 
 
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More generally, an ally is anyone who supports the rights of a group that is disadvantaged, without themselves being a member of the disadvantaged group.
 
For example, a man who supports women's rights.




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Latest revision as of 21:54, 25 September 2020

1. Diversity and inclusion - LGBTQ+.

In the context of diversity and inclusion and LGBTQ+ rights, an ally usually means a person who does not identify as LGBTQ+, but supports the rights of people who do.

An ally can also refer to a person who belongs to one group within LGBTQ+, and supports the rights of people in other groups.


2.

More generally, an ally is anyone who supports the rights of a group that is disadvantaged, without themselves being a member of the disadvantaged group.

For example, a man who supports women's rights.


See also