Performative Allyship

Peter Kalina ()
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Technium Social Sciences Journal, 2020, vol. 11, issue 1, 478-481

Abstract: Abstract: Performative allyship refers to someone from a nonmarginalized group professing support and solidarity with a marginalized group, but in a way that is not helpful. Worse yet, the allyship is done in a way that may actually be harmful to "the cause."   The "ally" is motivated by some type of reward. On social media, that reward is a virtual pat on the back for being a "good person" or for being "on the right side" of a cause, or "on the right side of history." It is entirely possible to be opposed to racism or anti-Semitism while at the same time feeling free to say nothing. This is preferable to simply repeating what you're being compelled to say.   Either be a true ally, or be comfortable being silent.  

Keywords: performative; allyship (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2020
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DOI: 10.47577/tssj.v11i1.1518

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