## Rosalind Chow on LinkedIn: Just a moment... Source URL:: <https://www.linkedin.com/posts/rosalind-chow-6b25541b0_just-a-moment-activity-6967813445412937728-KM8G?utm_source=share&amp>;utm_medium=member_android> Many of us who are not part of disadvantaged groups want to be allies and support people from those groups, but aren&#39;t sure if it&#39;s OK or how to show our... ### Highlights > [!quote]+ %%Updated on Tue Aug 23 2022 11:05:48 GMT-0400%% > > However, there are at least two things that disadvantaged group members seem to agree on in terms of what they are looking for from advantaged allies: 1. they want high trustworthiness and loyalty to the movement (e.g., evidence that the person is an ally even if it might be at a cost to themselves) and 2. they want advantaged allies to have low levels of influence within the movement. > [!quote]+ %%Updated on Tue Aug 23 2022 11:06:12 GMT-0400%% > > The second point is interesting, because it depends on what it means to have influence. A desire that advantaged allies not have influence could mean people don&#39;t think that allies should be the ones to dictate the goals or objectives of the movement. > [!info]+ %%Updated on Tue Aug 23 2022 11:06:44 GMT-0400%% > > Indeed, other research finds that when organizations meant to benefit disadvantaged groups are led by members of advantaged groups, members of disadvantaged groups respond more negatively, have lower intentions to engage in collective action, and have less hope.