Types of Advocacy

Being reflective within our culture is the ability to carefully process or analyze the role we all play within the systems of power, as well as also recognizing what we can do to mend these relations of power through advocating.

To properly engage with another person to enact change, one must first take into consideration what the other person is saying. Engaging with another's dialogue opens up the possibility of debate, as well as digesting other perspectives. This approach to advocacy is also closely linked to Advocacy Through Listening.

By thinking more critically about what we are exposed to through writings, images, and other outlets of media, we are able to ask more in depth questions regarding what type of underlying agenda, ideology, and message is being presented.

The overall comprehension of ideas, agendas, and concepts. Understanding not only the content of the message, but understanding the relationship and context of the language being used is critical when participating in being an advocate.

To properly express one's voice, one must also be willing to stand up for what they believe is right, speaking up for what they believe in, and being willing to fight for the justice they believe is deserved; whether it's silent or defiant.

Through the use of comradery, understanding, and communication, we can overcome power barriers through allegiance. While it can be challenging, finding common ground and connections with those around us is essential for uniting for the cause of advocacy.