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