Allyship in Action
True or false: Allyship is a noun
False
You witness someone verbally assaulted in public. You decide to walk up as this is happening and intervene.
Direct Intervention
When practicing active listening, instead of using "but", what is an alternative word that affirms and validates ones experience?
"And"
The study of overlapping biological and social identities. This helps us better understand ourselves, and the many identities of those we interact with. This term was first coined by Kimberle Crenshaw to name the complex experiences of Black women.
Intersectionality
You're on a teams group call, and there's a new Opti employee. This person shares that they use they/them pronouns. And they're immediately interrupted by someone, who says: "I'll address you as I see you, she/her". You feel very uncomfortable in the moment, but after the call you ping this person to see if they're okay
Delay Intervention
When asking someone a question about their identities/experiences, it's important to have a balance of respect, curiosity, and what?
Empathy
Allyship that encompasses only being involved in the fun, celebratory moments. This type of allyship fails to address any barriers, pain, or struggles that those same communities face. It requires no action, just talk.
Performative Allyship
You notice that there are quick back handed compliments made about your coworker's hair/appearance in several team meetings. You're not sure if this is a microaggression, but you notice the person who the comments are being directed at seemingly look uncomfortable. You start writing down the comments that are said
Document
When your actions or words have a negative affect on someone, it's best to evaluate...
Intent vs. Impact
Making assumptions through our actions that someone is in need of our help. We jump in to take care of someone, without understanding or asking what is needed in a moment. This behavior is an example of...
Saviorism or Savior Complex
You're grabbing coffee in the office kitchen. You overhear the comment, "You're doing so great at the new role. For someone who is older, you're really picking it up fast." You go over and ask them how their weekend was. Afterwards, you let your boss know about the comments, with hopes they can address the comments later. What 2 interventions is this an example of?
Distract and Delegate
Being mindful of the way you say you're sorry, validating someone's experience/feelings, recognizing your own patterns is all an example of?
Effective Apologizing