By Manali Jama and James Meng When someone identifies themselves as an ally, it means that they are choosing to unite with a group and advocate for them. Allies usually have more privilege that the individuals of that group do not have. Being an ally is more than being sympathetic towards those who experience discrimination. It’s more than simply believing in equality. Being an ally means being willing to put actions behind what they believe in. It is actively working to end oppression and creating equality.
In high school, this means high school boys having the opportunity to become great allies to high school girls because they have more privilege. High school boys do not have to worry about getting sent home for “distracting” the opposite sex because of what they wear. High school boys do not have to worry about getting grabbed at or groped when they walk down a crowded stairwell. High school boys do not have to worry about strangers whistling or shouting obscene things at them when they are leaving school. But high school boys can take action to help prevent this from happening, or at least slow it down. Here are some things high school males can do to be good allies to their female counterparts:
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