Being an Ally to Diverse Communities
Equity and fairness are essential in all aspects of today's society. It's no different when it comes to the way people live. The world is diverse, so it makes sense that people would want to find living spaces where they would feel comfortable and accepted for who they are.
Living as an ally can help foster positive living by helping you understand people better (talk about cultures, beliefs, the lgbtq +), helps identify similarities and appreciate differences, and enables you to find support from multiple sources could lead to equity and fairness.
With that, here is why you should become an ally of diverse communities.
It Helps You Understand People Better
Diversification helps people understand each other better, which leads to more empathy and respect for one another. It helps you become less judgmental, puts you in the shoes of others who are different from how you would typically be and helps foster diversity within yourself by learning about new beliefs/cultures.
Besides, when you understand someone, it will be unlikely for you to judge them. For instance, if you find a person with a bisexual flag in their room or car, chances are you will not make any judgmental comments. In return, you will be able to connect with that person in so many ways.
Helps Identify Similarities and Appreciate Differences
Different communities have different cultures and beliefs, and being an ally to them helps foster understanding of the other people from these communities. But, of course, being supportive from a distance can be just as helpful, too!
Being an ally comes down to knowing what's right and doing what's right when it counts. It uplifts equity by supporting fairness for everyone involved, regardless of their differences. Doing this allows you to establish a positive relationship with others, which helps influence the success of your social and personal life – it's definitely worth giving back!
Helps You Find Support from Multiple Sources
This also helps you find support from multiple sources by allowing you to connect with various people. This is particularly useful if you are not connected or feel like there aren't enough support systems in your life at the moment, as this allows for more opportunities to meet new people and make connections within different communities.
It Uplifts Equity and Fairness
Equity refers to equal opportunities for everyone. Fairness refers to equal treatment and access to resources (medical care, housing) by all groups. However, not all people will have the same experience in every situation because of their differences (socioeconomic status).
Being an ally to diverse communities uplifts fairness and equity by fostering a sense of belonging and supporting equality for all. By being aware, open-minded, considerate, and empathic to people from different backgrounds who may be marginalized in society, you can identify opportunities where equity or fairness is not present.
Doing so will help strengthen the diverse communities that you are part of because everyone has value they contribute to their community (LGBTQ+, ethnic/religious groups) while having access to resources needed for survival such as housing and medical care.
In conclusion, being an ally to diverse communities can help you foster positive living. You get better at understanding people by talking about cultures, beliefs, and the LGBTIQ+. Being an ally helps identify similarities that can help build stronger communities.
