{"product_id":"allies-and-advocates-isbn-9781119913702","title":"Allies and Advocates","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eLearn to create an inclusive environment with this actionable and insightful resource\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eAllies and Advocates: Creating an Inclusive and Equitable Culture\u003c\/i\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhile some books settle for vague advice and catchphrases, readers of \u003ci\u003eAllies and Advocates\u003c\/i\u003e will benefit from the book's:\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eStraighforward style and applicable action items\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eReal-world examples highlighting inclusion best practices\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eImplementable tactics to assist people in seeing how they can help create an inclusive environment\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003ePerfect for anyone who works in a professional environment, \u003ci\u003eAllies and Advocates\u003c\/i\u003e 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, \u003ci\u003eAllies and Advocates: Creating an Inclusive and Equitable Culture\u003c\/i\u003e is a must-have.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAcknowledgments xiii\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIntroduction xv\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart I Allies and Advocates 2\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1 The Current Landscape 5\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2 Background on the Black Experience in the United States 13\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3 Allyship and Advocacy 25\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4 Advocacy 53\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart II The Language of Inclusion 60\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5 Language 63\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6 Diversity 67\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7 Identity and Intersectionality 71\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e8 Inclusion, Bias, and Unconscious Bias 79\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e9 Microaggressions 87\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e10 Equality and Equity 91\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e11 Privilege 95\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e12 System, Systemic, Systematic 101\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e13 -Isms and -Ist 107\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e14 Resistance Language 119\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart III Allyship Starts with You 124\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e15 The Work Starts with You 127\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e16 Role-Modeling Inclusion 131\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e17 Taking Care of Yourself 155\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAbout the Author 161\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIndex 163\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAMBER CABRAL\u003c\/b\u003e is an inclusion strategist, certified coach, writer, and speaker who has been featured on television and in print and digital media. Formerly a Diversity Strategist at Walmart Stores, Inc., she is founder of Cabral Co., a diversity, equity, and inclusive leadership-focused consulting firm. She hosts the \u003ci\u003eYou Can Have Whatever You Want \u003csup\u003e®\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e podcast and regularly speaks and writes about inclusion, culture, equity, and social justice topics.    \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eBUILD A CULTURE OF INCLUSIVITY\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“In \u003ci\u003eAllies and Advocates\u003c\/i\u003e, Amber Cabral takes you by the hand and leads you into a world of vulnerability and self-exploration from which you emerge as an instrument of change. Witty, wise, and full of gems, this is the no-nonsense guide we’ve been waiting for–from a voice we can trust.” \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e—KISHA MODICA, Inclusion and Diversity Global Leader, Apple Inc.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIf done right, inclusion positively impacts every part of society. Creating a diverse, inclusive, and equitable culture isn’t easy—it requires courage, dedication, and a lot of hard work. Real inclusion requires you to take responsibility, and sometimes have uncomfortable conversations or make hard choices. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSucceeding at allyship means recognizing how your own privilege can empower you to create visibility and opportunities for those who are dealing with the impacts of systemic oppression. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eYou can contribute to and create cultures where fairness, respect, and mindfulness are the rule, rather than the exception. This is the key to building environments where everyone feels welcome, valued, and safe. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe goal of \u003ci\u003eAllies and Advocates\u003c\/i\u003e is to move organizations and society beyond mandated diversity initiatives and achieve long-term and impactful change. If you are looking forward to building a culture of inclusivity and want to learn how to use your privi­lege to be a better ally, \u003ci\u003eAllies and Advocates: Creating an Inclusive and Equitable Culture\u003c\/i\u003e is a must-have.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Wiley","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47988715192549,"sku":"NP9781119913702","price":17.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1842\/7735\/files\/9781119913702.jpg?v=1761781303","url":"https:\/\/k12savings.com\/es\/products\/allies-and-advocates-isbn-9781119913702","provider":"K12savings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}