Acting in Solidarity: Cross-Group Contact between Disadvantaged Group Members and Advantaged Group Allies

The actions of advantaged group activists (sometimes called “allies”) are admirable, and they likely make meaningful contributions to the movements they support. However, a nuanced understanding of the role of advantaged group allies must also consider the potential challenges of their participation...

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Published in:Journal of social issues 2016-06, Vol.72 (2), p.315-334
Main Authors: Droogendyk, Lisa, Wright, Stephen C., Lubensky, Micah, Louis, Winnifred R.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Activism
Activists
At risk populations
Autonomy
Disadvantaged
Dissent
Group dynamics
Marginality
Minority groups
Participation
Resistance
Social change
Social identity
Social privilege
Solidarity movements
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