What term describes dominant group members who advocate for oppressed groups to end oppression?

• A. Amerasian
• B. Agnostic
• C. Allies
• D. Associational discrimination

Answer: (C)

Allies are individuals from a dominant or non-marginalized group who actively support oppressed groups and work to end oppression. They use their privilege to challenge unfair systems, listen and learn, amplify marginalized voices, call out bias, and advocate for inclusive policies. This makes them the best fit for describing someone who advocates for oppressed groups to end oppression.

The other terms don’t describe this role: Amerasian is a demographic label for someone of mixed Asian and American heritage, not a behavior or stance in anti-oppression work. Agnostic refers to a belief about knowledge of the divine, not social advocacy. Associational discrimination describes discrimination based on association with a protected group, rather than the action of advocating to end oppression.