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Bad news, allies - you actually do have to change the world
That sounds like an unreasonable expectation to put on someone, doesn’t it?
The thing is, though, the whole point of an ally is to change the world.
Allyship is the practice of taking intentional and positiveaction to advance the liberation of groups you do not personally belong to.
It’s not enough to call ourself an ally and then stand by while those communities are attacked, legislated against, or slandered. An ally without the purpose of changing the world is of no use to any community that still experiences marginalisation, oppression, or prejudice - things have to change, and that’s where allies come in.
Good news is, we don’t have to do it alone. There are millions of people working toward a more inclusive world, so we’ve got back-up.
Seasonal Affective Disorder (and how it shows up at work)
Let’s get specific for a minute – because the phrase “seasonal slump” does a lot of heavy lifting it does not deserve.
Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) is a form of recurrent depression linked to predictable seasonal changes, most commonly winter – but not exclusively.
Some people experience summer-pattern SAD, where symptoms show up as daylight increases and routines shift.
So, this is not about people “struggling with motivation” or “needing a better morning routine”. It’s a biological response to environmental change, which means if we manage it like a vibes issue, we’re already off track.
Using Active Bystander Intervention to be a better ally
An Active Bystander is someone who intervenes when they witness harassment (or discrimination, hate crime, and other forms of unacceptable behaviour). They perform a vital role, not just stopping harassment, but also preventing it by setting the standard and expectations for other people's social behaviour.
Active Bystander Intervention is a form of allyship, and it gets easier the more you practice. Until then, intervening in cases of harassment can seem scary. Here are 5 key techniques for Active Bystander Intervention to help you out - and some tips to make sure you're doing it safely.
What on Earth is an “Access Statement”?
Access Statements are the forgotten foundation of disability inclusion. This post is all about them - and why they're a non-negotiable essential for your workplace and beyond.
I'm sure you've seen it - that venue, event, or activity that calls itself "fully accessible".
What you might not see is that, for disabled people, this is a Massive Red Flag (or MRF, if you're fancy) 🚩.
Why is the term "fully accessible" a MRF? Well, as disabled people, we tend to be fully aware that there is no such thing as "fully accessible"!
You’re biased, but are you a bigot?
I know you have biases.
(Ooft, strong opening sentence. Very, "I know what you did last summer".)
This isn't slander, though, or a subtle hint at my secret telepathy powers. It's simply a statement of fact. We all have biases, it's part of being a human. You and I are both navigating an increasingly complex social world with a brain designed to eat berries in a cave.
So what do I mean when I say we all have biases? Does this make us all bigots? Let's talk about how can we avoid one becoming the other.