While footage of many #BlackLivesMatter protests shows plenty of white “allies” horning in on the action, you might remember when #BlackLivesMatter leaders in Boston drafted a list of guidelines for those allies. For example, whites were directed to “stay off the megaphone,” “follow the direction of black leadership,” and stick to carrying appropriate signs, such as those challenging white supremacy. Also, as the Boston march ran up against a line of police, the command “White allies to the front!” was given.
We knew they existed, but up until this week we hadn’t really heard Planned Parenthood acknowledge its “male allies.” These men might want to assist, but Planned Parenthood acknowledges that they still need to “unlearn” sexism to truly help. Fortunately, Planned Parenthood recently released a cartoon to help male allies check their privilege to clear the way to becoming true male feminists.
Some male allies are still unlearning sexism. This graphic helps you check your privilege. https://t.co/GBv2M1ZVsX pic.twitter.com/TOofjrn5ka
— Planned Parenthood Action (@PPact) December 24, 2015
Look at that poor guy with the goatee who’s afraid to confront sexism when he’s chillin’ with his homies and yet stands in solidarity with his sisters at the social justice reading circle. We’ve been there, man. Sending virtual hugs.
.@PPact pic.twitter.com/1Q8cEDODkJ
— jon gabriel (@exjon) December 26, 2015
No, it’s hilarious.
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@PPact I expected better from you, Planned Parenthood.
— Peace, Birdsite. (@NobleThoughts0) December 24, 2015
@PPact @FBillMcMorris Is this a parody? If so, it's awesome.
— JFitz (@JFitz1104) December 26, 2015
@PPact what a joke this organization is, a true parody
— Fiscal Tweets (@FiscalTweets) December 26, 2015
@PPact can't tell if serious or just dumb enough to think these are good things for men to think. #PPSellsBabyParts
— Rani ~ Science Skeptic ? (@MilitaryRosary) December 26, 2015
@PPact pic.twitter.com/8Qmc3cqy3b
— Rani ~ Science Skeptic ? (@MilitaryRosary) December 26, 2015
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@PPact you consider all men to be enemies, so what's the point in even trying to reason with you?
— Razzmatazz Hop Skiddily Dees (@swaggymdees) December 26, 2015
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@PPact just shows that nothing you could ever say is good enough for many feminists. Not to mention who actually believes this bs?
— Aaron ?? (@TWilder86) December 26, 2015
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@PPact Grow up
— wayne (@Whatwot) December 26, 2015
@PPact This tweet is sexist. You need to unlearn sexism and check your own privilege.
— Ken ?? (@kendroiddddd) December 26, 2015
@PPact It's amazing there aren't more male feminists if this is how they're treated.
— Taylor Nezbit (@TayNez81) December 26, 2015
@PPact this was a fail
— upperleftusa (@holmespoint) December 24, 2015
Although I am pro choice, @PPact does not, apparently, want my support.
Fair enough.— B.Bravo (@steverific) December 26, 2015
@PPact I #StandWithPP but not w/misandrist BS. Don't agree? Do 1 for stereotypes of women. Just b/c it's men doesn't mean it's not sexist.
— ? D I V A ? DAUBEDAME (@whatdivawants) December 26, 2015
@PPact in all fairness, however, this is precisely the self important bloviating I see on the left all the time! SPOT ON! #PPSellsBabyParts
— Rani ~ Science Skeptic ? (@MilitaryRosary) December 26, 2015
@PPact "allies be like…"? wow, u guys are so with it! u really know how to connect w/the cool kids. PP on fleek y'all. #pathetic
— (((ruhrose))) ?? (@ludditeblogger) December 26, 2015
@PPact You are making all the pro-choicers out there harder to defend you with this bullshit. So maybe next time don't? K?
— Rico ??? (@saveJACKo) December 26, 2015
@PPact Because men are only as complex as eight boxes of text.
— Verbal Kint (@TheMetalElitism) December 26, 2015
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@PPact I'm not an ally but this graphic is the funniest thing I've ever read. It's a parody of feminism, right?
— Follow Up News (@FollowUpNewsGuy) December 26, 2015
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