The Savvy Ally
A Guide for Becoming a Skilled LGBTQ+ Advocate
Zusammenfassung
Bursting with passion and humor, The Savvy Ally: A Guide for Becoming a Skilled LGBTQ+ Advocate is a treasure trove for allies to the LGBTQ+ communities. This fully revised second edition includes:
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The most current information on identities and LGBTQ+ language
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Tips for respectfully sharing, gathering, and using pronouns
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LGBTQ+ etiquette, including common language bloopers toavoid
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Tools for navigating difficult conversations
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Best practices for creating LGBTQ+ inclusive spaces
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Appropriate actions to take after messing up
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Techniques for self-care and sustainable allyship
The Savvy Ally is a vital resource for teachers, mental health professionals, healthcare providers, college professors, faith leaders, family members, and friends who want to support and advocate for the LGBTQ+ people in their lives and help make the world a safer, more inclusive place. This informative, encouraging, and easy-to-understand guidebook will jump-start even the most tentative ally.
100% of the royalties from the first year of sales of this 2nd edition will be donated to nonprofit organizations working to build a safer and more inclusive world for LGBTQ+ people.
Schlagworte
Gender intersectionality Queer Transgender Coming out Nonbinary Lesbian Gay LGBTQ Human sexuality gender identity working with LGBTQ people all gender bathrooms allyship GLAAD nonbinary gender sexuality and gender straight people straight pride parade parents of LGBTQ people rainbow parade pride pride march pride rally trevor project same sex marriage LGBTQ Guide LGBTQ at work LGBTQ relationships LGBTQ+ Community cisgender gay myths gay pride gay pride parade gay stereotypes gaydar gender expression gender myths gender pronouns gender stereotypes gendered language dykes causes of homosexualityKeywords
bisexual sexuality relationships protests asexual sexual identity advocacy- i–xxiv Preface i–xxiv
- 227–228 Acknowledgments 227–228
- 229–232 Discussion Guide 229–232
- 233–238 Glossary 233–238
- 239–260 Bibliography 239–260
- 261–262 About the Author 261–262