The savvy ally: a guide for becoming a skilled LGBTQ+ advocate

Getting started

Part I: Becoming knowledgeable allies

Caution: identities being defined!

Coming out as LGBTQ+

Orientations, identities, behaviors

oh my!

Part II: Building skills for having respectful conversations

Pronouns: sharing, gathering, and using

LGBTQ+ etiquette tips, common bloopers, and outdated terms

Gaydar and other problematic assumptions

Good talk: the art of having useful conversations

Part III: Taking action to create more inclusive spaces. Straight pride parades and special snowflakes: addressing common questions

Duct tape patch-up jobs and big fixes

Creating LGBTQ+ inclusive spaces in different settings

Taking it to the streets

Now what? Questions from allies in the real world

Part IV: Allying responsibly

Messing up properly

Backlash against allies

Sustainability

Getting started

Becoming knowledgeable allies

The glossary is at the back

Coming out as LGBTQ+

Orientations, identities, behaviors! Oh my!

Building skills for having respectful conversations

LGBTQ+ etiquette

Gaydar and other problematic assumptions

Good talk : The art of having useful conversations

Common bloopers

Taking action to create more LGBTQ+ inclusive spaces

Straight pride parades and special snowflakes : Addressing common questions

Duct tape patch-up jobs and big fixes : Two paths to travel towards more inclusive spaces

Taking it to the streets

Allying responsibly

Ally backlash

Sustainability.