The Hardest Part of Being an Ally
For male allies, confronting other men can be the most challenging part of allyship. Here’s why it’s so important, and how to do it effectively.
W. Brad Johnson
Brad Johnson is a professor of psychology in the Department of Leadership, Ethics, and Law at the United States Naval Academy and a faculty associate at Johns Hopkins University. His most recent book is Good Guys: How Men Can Be Better Allies for Women in the Workplace (co-authored with David G. Smith).
Do You See What I See? The Importance of Men as Allies
Men are more effective at combating sexism, and they and incur fewer costs for it than women. Why don’t they speak up?