Despite the fact that Moonroe Bergdorf has claimed that their efforts to aid the trans community are insufficient, she also claimed that they are “direless” in their approach.
After the Supreme Court ruling excluding trans women from the definition of a woman – it’s more important than ever to be an ally, but according to one activist, not enough is being done.
An ally is someone who stands up and supports equal rights for everyone, doing all they can to call out discrimination and make the world a better place for those who identify as LGBTQIA+.
But according to trans model and activist Munroe Bergdorf, more needs to be done. Munroe was the UK’s first transgender model in history. She has since used her platform to advocate for the queer community, especially in advocating for trans people and their rights.
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“People want to say the right thing but it’s directionless. Not meaningless, but I think it’s important that people know where you stand,” she told Daily Mirror.
The 37-year-old has walked the catwalk in both London and New York fashion weeks, saying, “Let’s get a plan of action together.” It is crucial to direct traffic, money, support, and awareness to the support services we depend on, because it’s not just us who are impacted. Organizations are constantly attacked.
The Trans Charity] Mermaids were severely attacked, and they had to survive solely on donations for a very long time. People need to do more than posturing their image or how they want others to see or be remembered if they want to be allies. It must be promoting awareness, support, and traffic.
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A study by Zoah found that 49 per cent of trans and non-binary people felt their lives had been negatively affected and issues raised ranged from healthcare to finding work. The study showed that 72 per cent of transgender and non-binary people do not feel safe because of their gender identity.
A consortium of LGBTQIA+ organizations, including the trans charity Mermaids and Gendered Intelligence, stated in a statement that they are “deeply concerned at the widespread, harmful implications of the Supreme Court ruling.”
Reach Out, a mentoring and support collective for young people state the importance of being a visible ally, whether that be attending rallies and events, “calling out homophobia, transphobia or queerphobia wherever you see it, and supporting businesses, charities or other initiatives owned or operated by LGBTQIA+ people”.
The group also suggests the following suggestions to ensure meaningful allyship:
- Respectfully and actively learning about LGBTQIA+ history: Take the initiative to learn about it and not undervalue or devalue other people’s experiences. Being able to engage in and learn from these discussions helps you and others treat those around you with respect.
- By respecting the names and pronouns chosen by community members and choosing words that don’t assume gender or relationship roles, we can use inclusive language and accept gender diversity. For instance, the phrase “partner” is inclusive.
- Uplifting diverse voices: Often, the queer community’s experience is also effected by other factors such as religion, ability, culture and race. Seek these diverse stories out for a more well-rounded understanding of the complexities being LGBTQIA+.
- Seeing a person from the perspective of their entire person: It is simple to categorize someone by a single quality or factor. People have many interests, passions, and skills, and they deserve to be celebrated because of how they are layered and complex.
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Source: Mirror
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