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What is an ally?
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What is an Ally?
There are many ways to be
an ally for gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender, and questioning (GLBT)
students and employees. Here are a few ideas:
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Believe that SIUC is enriched and
enlivened by the diversity of GLBT people.
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Be aware of the presence of GLBT
students, faculty, and staff and be willing to engage in genuine dialogue
and interaction.
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Be willing to discuss issues impacting
GLBT people's lives in a non-judgmental manner.
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Know GLBT resources and be willing to
refer students to support and information resources on campus and in the
community.
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Consistently use inclusive language,
avoid stereotyping, and do not assume everyone is heterosexual.
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Maintain confidentiality.
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Go through Safe Zone training and advertise your workspace as safe space by hanging the Safe Zone sign.
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Challenge homophobic comments.
For further information, to schedule a
speaker, or if you wish to know more about being a GLBT Ally,
please contact the GLBT Resource Center, Woody Hall B-260, 618.453.5627, glbtrc@siu.edu
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