#allyship

[victusinveritas]

[our-queer-experience]

[missstrogen]

Something you have to remember if you think of yourself as an ally of any marginalized group, is the nature of allyship. Because allyship is not a club, and is not defined as "being nice to the marginalized group", as liberal idealism would have you believe it.

Remember that allyship is political. Remember that allyship is defined as what you do, and what you do not do. Remember that to be an ally is to act, to fight for the group you claim to support. Remember that allyship cannot always be easy, or comfortable. That it must, at times, mean something hard, something difficult or uncomfortable. Remember that you still must continue forth, face the difficulty, the discomfort.

If you fail to do so, you have failed to be an ally. Understand that failure does not define you. Understand that you must still fight on.

[xiaq]

Hey cis folks! If you’re out and about with a trans friend who shares your gender, offer to go to the bathroom with them.

In my glittering palace of privilege I didn’t even think of how anxiety-inducing it must be for my not-always-passing friend when we’re out in public for hours and they need to go pee. It wasn’t until my friend told me this that I realized there was a stop-gap solution until the world got kinder. I could go with her, even if I didn’t actually have to “go.” And she’d have backup. And if anyone caused a problem, I’d be there to be as annoying as fucking possible and run interference while she did her business and got out.

So now, any time we meet up somewhere public, even if it’s just a quick coffee, I always ask if she wants to hit the bathroom before we leave. It’s such a little, silly, thing, but she’s said it makes a difference in her willingness to even accept invitations to go places.

Maybe your trans friend doesn’t feel the same way, but maybe they don’t feel comfortable enough to mention it and you offering would be a relief! Doesn’t hurt to ask.

[crazygnomenclature]

"Phobe pt. 7/8"

I am so embarrassed for Tiff right now. She needs to know when that's not appropriate.

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[biblicallyaccuratemoth]

Knock-Knock. Who's there?

Queer people and allies.

Queer people and allies, who?

Queer people and allies who exclude Ace people, Trans people (especially Trans-Women), Bisexuals, Straight-passing queer relationships, or anyone else under the queer umbrella are fighting a war against queer liberation. The path to acceptance cannot begin with exclusion.

[redd956]

"Why is there straight people at pride???"

1. Fellas is it wrong to support your queer homies

2. The closet

3. Ah yes, queer people look one way and straight people look the other way, this totally isnt a damaging and nonsensical way to think by the way. Gender essentialism be damned. You did it! You defeated homophobia. But seriously tho you must looooove profiling people

[billielhindle]

Happy International Asexuality Dayyyyy! I stand with you~