What is it about?
Allyship is increasingly viewed as a crucial to reducing social and economic inequities. This study explores the sorts of strategies that are useful but not very impactful - that makes one a 'good colleague', as well as allyship strategies that are impactful and make one an exceptional ally.
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Why is it important?
Findings reveal that good colleagues engage in various interpersonally supportive allyship behaviors (e.g., active listening). In contrast, exceptional allies go beyond them by undertaking consequential and conspicuous actions on behalf of women (e.g., publicly promoting the impression of women by highlighting their strengths and achievements), a set of behaviors we term as visible advocacy.
Perspectives
On the journey towards allyship, being a responsive and considerate colleague is a good start. But to be truly effective as an ally, it is important to invest the time and energy to be an active, thoughtful, and meaningful advocate.
Associate Professor Meg Warren
Western Washington University
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This page is a summary of: Going beyond good colleagues: Men’s and women’s perspectives on allyship behaviors toward women faculty in male-dominated disciplines in academia., Journal of Diversity in Higher Education, December 2021, American Psychological Association (APA),
DOI: 10.1037/dhe0000369.
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