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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 those 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. | |||
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Revision as of 16:42, 14 November 2019
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 those 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.
