How to Be a Good Ally

The question of being a good ally seems like a monumental ask. There’s many little things that can be taken into account to make for a good ally, from the outlook of it. But in reality, it’s not too challenging. 

• Ask Questions(Politely)

One of the first things that you should ask when meeting a new person is something like “if you don’t mind me asking, what are your pronouns?” even if they look cisgender to you.  Incorporating this into everyday life will help to normalize this interaction. Other examples of respectful questions are “what does your identity entail?” or “what are neopronouns?” By asking questions, you can educate yourself on LGBTQIA+ topics in order to be more respectful in later conversations.

• Support the ENTIRE Community

To be a good ally, you need to support the entire community. This includes all of the ways someone chooses to identify themselves, no matter how you see it. While it might seem ridiculous to you, it could mean a lot to the person in question. We are one community, not separate communities for each “category”.

• Not Only Support, but Advocate

The most frustrating thing for LGBTQIA+ people is not having their voices heard. This is why the most important part of being a good ally is to advocate for us. Standing by our side when we need the support, and wanting us to have the same rights as everyone else. If you don’t stand for change, things never will change.