Becoming – and Staying – An Ally

Abstract

The writer of this personal story discusses her process for becoming and staying an ally. She discusses her own privilege with regard to the concept of “gay” and advocates for ways to support the LGBTQ community. Most important, she addresses the issue of presence as a means for support.

Citation

Jochum, A. (2015), "Becoming – and Staying – An Ally", Living the Work: Promoting Social Justice and Equity Work in Schools around the World (Advances in Educational Administration, Vol. 23), Emerald Group Publishing Limited, Leeds, pp. 363-367. https://doi.org/10.1108/S1479-366020140000023018