RESULTS is a movement of passionate committed everyday
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RESULTS is a movement of passionate, committed everyday people. Together we use our voices to influence political decisions that will bring an end to poverty.
Questions to ask ourselves: Am I portraying people experiencing poverty as empowered members of our movement with agency?
Questions to ask ourselves: Am I portraying myself as a partner in the movement to end poverty or a savior?
Questions to ask ourselves: Am I being cognizant of my own privilege in conversation and grounding conversations in the voices of those directly affected by poverty?
Questions to ask ourselves: Am I listening to other voices? Am I creating space for new leaders?
Questions to ask ourselves: Am I using inclusive, empowering and welcoming language?
Example of Disempowering Language “Poor People” Explanation of why this is disempowering: Casts those living in poverty as other, less than, and different than us
Example of Disempowering Language “Poor People” Explanation of why this is disempowering: People in poverty are people just like you and me. The only difference is the circumstances
Example of more empowering language: People living in poverty/people living in the world’s poorest of places
Example of Disempowering Language Explanation of why this is disempowering: “I am a voice for the voiceless” Portrays people experiencing poverty as powerless and without agency
Example of more empowering language: I stand in partnership with those experiencing poverty
Example of Disempowering Language “We save poor people’s lives” Explanation of why this is disempowering: Positions you as a savior of the poor, and portrays them as incapable of saving themselves
Example of more empowering language: As an advocate, I use my voice in partnership with others to influence political decisions that will bring an end to poverty
Example of more empowering language: As an advocate, I use my voice in partnership with others to influence political decisions that will bring an end to poverty Portrays you as one equal voice in a movement fighting for justice for all – not a savior of others
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