Inclusive Allyship Toolkit
Inclusive Allyship Toolkit
Toolkit collated by Hannah Wilson with Adrian McLean
The Importance of Language
At Diverse Educators we use the umbrella term Inclusive Allyship. As Educators, we feel that this is most representative of what we do in our sector. However if this term does not resonate with you and you would like to consider alternatives, here are some options and definitions to explore:
Allyship
Allyship is about recognising your privilege, and then using it by standing in solidarity with marginalised groups to challenge the status quo. It involves working through discomfort, listening, and learning from mistakes.
Accomplice
In the context of race and social justice work, an accomplice is someone who assists others in creating a space of inclusion, equity, and safety for all, often at the risk of their own social and/or professional standing and physical well-being.
Coalition
A coalition is when people agree to work together, in partnership to achieve a common goal. Coalition builders in the inclusion context believe that allyship offers charity whereas coalition is more about solidarity and identifying those shared points of interest.
What Is an Inclusive Ally?
An ally is any person that actively promotes and aspires to advance the culture of inclusion through intentional, positive and conscious efforts that benefit people as a whole. An ally advocates and champions for marginalised colleagues in the workplace.
- attracting and hiring a diverse workforce
- cultivating an environment where all colleagues have a sense of belonging
- creating a culture where all colleagues feel welcome, respected, and supported
- amplifying and advocating for others
- giving effective and equitable performance feedback
- using more inclusive language
- running inclusive conferences and events
The Diverse Educators’ Inclusive Allyship Toolkit
- how you show up
- how you stand up
- how you speak out
To become an active upstander, instead of a passive bystander on social justice issues.