ALLIES - STATEMENT OF PURPOSE
Identifying ourselves as allies means that we pledge to be advocates for lesbian,
bisexual, and gay people at Clarion University. We are committed to being a "safe
person" with whom lesbian, gay or bisexual people talk with openly about their lives.
In addition, we will talk to people who have a gay, lesbian, or bisexual friend, roommate
or family member. As allies, we agree to keep personal information confidential.
If we are unable to be of assistance, we will refer to another ally.
We agree to confront homophobia and heterosexism. This could include confronting
homophobic jokes, planning awareness activities, and looking at our own myths that
society has taught us to accept
and support.
In agreeing to be allies, we acknowledge that our advocacy means little if we
simultaneously put down other groups of people on the basis of their race, culture,
gender, social status, or physical or mental challenges.
* If you would like an Allies sticker or more information about our group, call the
counseling center, 226-2255.