Graduate Program
Curriculum and Instruction
Degree Name
Master of Science in Education (MSEd)
Semester of Degree Completion
Spring 2022
Thesis Director
Alexis Jones
Thesis Committee Member
John H. Bickford III
Thesis Committee Member
Catherine L. Polydore
Thesis Committee Member
Carole Collins Ayanlaja
Thesis Committee Member
Tim Engles
Abstract
If an ally knew what they would experience, would they be more willing to stand up? Racism, institutional racism, racial bias, discrimination, and microaggressions have existed in our country since its inception. One way to work to overcome these is by growing allyship and having allies who are willing to speak up and stand beside marginalized groups. This research study addressed what allyship means, the byproducts of racist structures that allies have encountered, ally burnout, and ways to overcome burnout. These were researched through surveys from BIPOCs, named allies, and my school colleague populations. My research found that many White participants who identified as an ally or were called allies have experienced byproducts of racist structures and burnout and have developed strategies to overcome the burnout.
Recommended Citation
Maclin, Kristen, "The White Ally Experience: A Look Into the Impacts of Being a White Ally" (2022). Masters Theses. 4947.
https://thekeep.eiu.edu/theses/4947
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