I have privilege, and I have a lot of it. As a white, cisgender, upper-middle-class, able-bodied woman, I have a lot of advantages in society that other groups do not. Because of this, I am continuously striving to be a good ally to groups to which I do not belong. (I’m not perfect at this, but that’s what this post is all about.)
Most people have some type of privilege that comes with one or more of their identities. Though privilege in one area/identity does not negate oppression in another, it does mean that you can and should be an ally to the people in other minority groups.
Being a good ally is not as simple as some think, and you don’t get to automatically call yourself an ally to a certain population. The only people who can define who is an ally is the people from that group–otherwise you get a lot of “allies” defending their own offensive behavior because, don’t worry, they’re “allies.”
On that same note, only people who are part of oppressed groups can define the problems and solutions on which they want to act. People outside of those populations cannot decide the best ways to support or fight for the group.
So, for example, if I want to be an ally to people who are transgender or gender non-conforming, I shouldn’t tell them that if they want abc, they should do xyz to achieve it. I should instead ask them how they want to fight for their own justice and equality and what role I can play to help them achieve their goals. However, I also should make sure I’m not getting all my information only from them, and placing all the responsibility on them–the only person responsible for my education and knowledge is myself.
For some awesome tips on being a trans ally in particular, you can go here.
What about men in feminism? Are they “allies” or are they feminists?
That depends on who you ask, really, and the communities of which you’re a part. There are some feminists who believe that (cis) men can only be “pro-feminist” or allies to the feminist movement, and that (trans and cis) women are the feminists. That point of view should be respected.
Others believe that (cis) men can and should be feminists, since they are hurt by patriarchy, as well (though to a much lesser extent than women). For more information on this issue in particular, there’s a wonderful article on Everyday Feminism that you can read.
Tips for Allyship:
- Listen. Listen to the people to whom you’re trying to be an ally What do they want you to do, if anything? What is your role? Listen to their experiences with oppression and/or marginalization. Take their word for it, and don’t argue–it’s their life, they know it best.
- Amplify. Instead of interjecting your point of view on something you don’t or haven’t experience, try to amplify the voices of those who are part of that group. The most important people to talk about these experiences are the people who have actually experienced them.
- Reach out to other people with privilege. If a privileged person says something offensive about a population to which you’re trying to be an ally, speak up. Talk about the lived experiences of people in that group and try to amplify as much as possible. Hold yourself accountable for slipping up.
- Ally is a verb, not a noun. Just because you were an ally at a certain point doesn’t mean you’re an ally for life. (It’s great that you called someone out on a sexist joke, but that doesn’t mean you get a free pass for all future behavior as a result.) Truly recognizing your privilege means actively striving to be a better supporter in a very consistent and constant way. When you make mistakes, you have to own up to them, not deny them on the basis that you’re an “ally.”
- Keep educating yourself! Here are some more resources:
- 30 ways to be a better ally in 2015 via Everyday Feminism
- How to tell if you’re being a bad ally via Julie Pagano
- 10 things all “allies” need to know via Everyday Feminism
Happy allying!
i agree with everything that you are saying except for one thing: white women are not privileged (am not white by the way). You are not responsible for his discriminatory behavior. in fact, by treating you better than us, he has successfully isolated you from other women and painted you as the enemy. You now feel that you have done wrong—and that in itself is wrong—because you are now taking responsibility for his actions. He has given you more of his crap and now other women , who are also abused by him, have mistaken his behavior as a problem in you.
to be isolated from other women and looked at as the problem herself, is that a privilege? I would not think so. the things you have gained are only to be used within the prison of a home he has built for you. white women internalize oppression more than other women (at least that has been what i observed from being around them)
i do not think you are privileged. i think this is his way of making you dismiss your own feelings and taking ownership of his feelings, instead….. the proof? his actions have made white women more likely to spend their time on other people’s feelings than their own. (*in fact, sometimes they feel responsible for the condition of other women*). since that has been the story of her life.
am i accurate? that has been my experience in knowing white women. they seem happy… but oh noooo they are not.
i do not think that any woman is privileged to be a part of a sexist world–including you, white lady! –what kind of privileges are you getting from a sexist world? more sexual exploitation? you are seen as more sexually desirable. is that a privilege? ha, more like a nightmare to me. your white skin does not make you super-woman although he made it seem that way! (meaning that you are basing your feelings on the false pretense that women receive sexism differently depending on their skin color—and due to this, white women are painted as women who do not mind his sexual exploitation at all— which is why you are seen as more sexually desirable). yay to white women’s privilege!!! the privilege of getting screwed and not having the right to talk about it —since other women have it worse!
so stop talking like you are are made out of steel.. and tell us how you feel, instead. am i a good ally? you need one too, you know! even if it comes from a broken down woman like myself.
Well done, Allison!
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