Learn to create an inclusive environment with this actionable and insightful resource
Allies and Advocates: Creating an Inclusive and Equitable Culture delivers a powerful and useful message about inclusion and diversity in everyday life. Author Amber Cabral, a celebrated inclusion strategist, speaker, and writer, shows readers how to move away from discriminatory and unjust behaviors to supporting and building meaningful connections with people across our diverse backgrounds and identities.
While some books settle for vague advice and catchphrases, readers of Allies and Advocates will benefit from the book's:
- Straighforward style and applicable action items
- Real-world examples highlighting inclusion best practices
- Implementable tactics to assist people in seeing how they can help create an inclusive environment
Perfect for anyone who works in a professional environment, Allies and Advocates is especially useful for those in middle and upper management and those involved in the training and orientation of employees. If you are looking forward to building a culture of inclusivity at work or in your personal relationships, and want to learn how to use your privilege to be a better ally, Allies and Advocates: Creating an Inclusive and Equitable Culture is a must-have.
Table of Contents
Acknowledgments xiii
Introduction xv
Part I Allies and Advocates 2
1 The Current Landscape 5
2 Background on the Black Experience in the United States 13
3 Allyship and Advocacy 25
4 Advocacy 53
Part II The Language of Inclusion 60
5 Language 63
6 Diversity 67
7 Identity and Intersectionality 71
8 Inclusion, Bias, and Unconscious Bias 79
9 Microaggressions 87
10 Equality and Equity 91
11 Privilege 95
12 System, Systemic, Systematic 101
13 -Isms and -Ist 107
14 Resistance Language 119
Part III Allyship Starts with You 124
15 The Work Starts with You 127
16 Role-Modeling Inclusion 131
17 Taking Care of Yourself 155
About the Author 161
Index 163
