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A blog on allyship and diversity by Guy Rintoul

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  • The geography of gender

    The geography of gender

    Today is International Women’s Day, a day to celebrate the achievements and contributions of women across all areas of society. It is also a call to action. It is a day to recognise that while significant progress has been made in the status of women around the world, a huge amount of work remains if gender […]

    Guy Rintoul

    8 Mar 2021
    allyship, feminism, gender, geography, LGBTQ+, lived experience, patriarchy, privilege, transgender
  • Belonging in Britain

    Belonging in Britain

    This time I’m trying something different, with a visual journey. Across the UK minorities form clusters, both spatial (e.g. where they live) and social (e.g. friendship groups, clubs based around nationality or sexual orientation). Here I give some background on why this happens, and why we should celebrate rather than integrate these diverse communities. Swipe […]

    Guy Rintoul

    27 Feb 2021
    communities, diversity, LGBTQ+, lived experience, nationality, privilege, race, race and ethnicity, sexual orientation
  • Rights and riots

    Rights and riots

    LGBT+ History Month is marked at different times in different countries, but in the UK this falls in February. Some may ask why, though, if we have made progress as a society – however imperfect – it is needed. Why don’t we focus on the future instead of also looking to the past? Why do […]

    Guy Rintoul

    16 Feb 2021
    allyship, equity, gender, history, homophobia, intersectionality, LGBTQ+, lived experience, power, privilege, race, racism, sexual orientation
  • The feeling of allyship

    The feeling of allyship

    If you’re reading this blog it’s a safe bet that you’re interested in what it means to be an ally, or you’re well on your way along the journey. It’s also a safe bet that many of you reading this will have been on the receiving end of support from an ally in one form […]

    Guy Rintoul

    24 Aug 2020
    allyship, lived experience, power, privilege
  • Sticks and stones

    Sticks and stones

    We tell children that “sticks and stones may break my bones, but words will never hurt me.” That sentiment may be admirable, but the reality is far more complex. Two weeks ago the North American Scrabble Players Association announced that they will ban derogatory slurs that target people based on characteristics such as race, gender […]

    Guy Rintoul

    20 Jul 2020
    homophobia, language, LGBTQ+, lived experience, race, racism, reappropriation, reclamation, sexual orientation
  • Finding my voice

    Finding my voice

    First off, thanks for visiting my blog. This is my first post, and since this site is all about diversity I’d like to begin with a rundown on some diversity-related stats about me. I’m 35. I’m a white man and I grew up in a middle-class home with a mum and a dad and a […]

    Guy Rintoul

    13 Jul 2020
    allyship, authenticity, equity, LGBTQ+, lived experience, privilege, sexual orientation

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