“Ally” has become one of the biggest buzzwords of the last few years, but are people jumping from zero to sixty in their quest to self-designate themselves as such without actively analyzing or even admitting the biases that live within themselves and the microaggressions that they continue to perpetuate? In this episode, we analyze performative allyship, the role of social media in promoting well-manicured but disingenuous facades, and the nonsensical belief that you can’t be prejudiced if you say, for example, recycle, or are “socially liberal”, or have a friend from a minority group, or voted for former President Barack Obama. Let's just say that several of our own firsthand experiences have proven that this logic is simply...and completely flawed. Further, we share our opinions on the work that needs to happen first before thrusting yourself into a sphere that you cannot sustain.

Looking for more resources? Check out the full article we referenced in today's episode:

https://www.vox.com/culture/2016/11/17/13636156/safety-pins-backlash-trump-brexit

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