The savvy ally, a guide for becoming a skilled LGBTQ + advocate, Jeannie Gainsburg
Type
Label
The savvy ally, a guide for becoming a skilled LGBTQ + advocate, Jeannie Gainsburg
Language
eng
Bibliography note
Includes bibliographical references and index
Illustrations
illustrations
Index
index present
Literary Form
non fiction
Main title
The savvy ally
Nature of contents
bibliography
Oclc number
1352485403
Responsibility statement
Jeannie Gainsburg
Sub title
a guide for becoming a skilled LGBTQ + advocate
Summary
"The Savvy Ally: A Guide for Becoming a Skilled LGBTQ+ Advocate is an enjoyable, humorous, encouraging, easy to understand guidebook for being an ally to LGBTQ+ communities"--, Provided by publisher"Bursting with passion and humor, The Savvy Ally: A Guide for Becoming a Skilled LGBTQ+ Advocate is a treasure trove for allies to the LGBTQ+ communities. This fully revised second edition includes: the most current information on identities and LGBTQ+ language; tips for respectfully sharing, gathering, and using pronouns; LGBTQ+ etiquette, including common language bloopers to avoid; tools for navigating difficult conversations; best practices for creating LGBTQ+ inclusive spaces; appropriate actions to take after messing up; techniques for self-care and sustainable allyship. The Savvy Ally is a vital resource for teachers, mental health professionals, healthcare providers, college professors, faith leaders, family members, and friends who want to support and advocate for the LGBTQ+ people in their lives and help make the world a safer, more inclusive place. This informative, encouraging, and easy-to-understand guidebook will jump-start even the most tentative ally"--Back cover
Table Of Contents
Getting started -- Part I: Becoming knowledgeable allies -- Caution: identities being defined! -- Coming out as LGBTQ+ -- Orientations, identities, behaviors--oh my! -- Part II: Building skills for having respectful conversations -- Pronouns: sharing, gathering, and using -- LGBTQ+ etiquette tips, common bloopers, and outdated terms -- Gaydar and other problematic assumptions -- Good talk: the art of having useful conversations -- Part III: Taking action to create more inclusive spaces. Straight pride parades and special snowflakes: addressing common questions -- Duct tape patch-up jobs and big fixes -- Creating LGBTQ+ inclusive spaces in different settings -- Taking it to the streets -- Now what? Questions from allies in the real world -- Part IV: Allying responsibly -- Messing up properly -- Backlash against allies -- Sustainability