Empowering or Patronizing: Where Does the Line Lie for Allies in Technology? Genuine empathy and compassion are essential for allies aiming to empower rather than patronize. This means not only understanding the challenges faced by underrepresented groups but also feeling compelled to support their struggle in a way that prioritizes their dignity, voice, and leadership. Allies fail and fall into patronization when they act without empathy or see their support as a benevolent favor rather than a necessary act of justice.
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