All In This Together: Antecedents and Consequences of Allyship in Organizations

Abstract

Complementing recent theoretical developments in the realm of allyship, our symposium offers four presentations that provide empirical tests of the antecedents (Presentations 1 & 2) and consequences (Presentations 3 & 4) of allyship in organizations. Specifically, presenters will discuss the role of cognitive and affective motivators for allyship, and the impact of allies’ involvement on people’s perceptions of and attitudes toward allies. Furthermore, our symposium refines the scope and boundaries of allyship research through the incorporation of diverse research perspectives: examining allyship from those who also identity as disadvantaged (e.g., Asians for Black Lives Matter), exploring non-linear effects of motivators, studying liberal (e.g., gender equality) and conservative (e.g., anti-affirmative action) movements, and conducting experiments with social movement activists. In a world where both individuals and organizations strive to promote effective allyship, our hope is that this collective work will illuminate both the antecedents and consequences of allyship. The Strategy of Social Change: Explaining Support for Black Lives Matter across Racial Groups Presenter: Preeti Vani; Stanford Graduate School of Business Presenter: Shilaan Alzahawi; Stanford Graduate School of Business Presenter: Jennifer Dannals; Yale School of Management Presenter: Nir Halevy; Stanford U. Evidence for a Curvilinear Effect of Psychological Discomfort on Dominant Group Members’ Engagement Presenter: Olivia Foster-Gimbel; New York U. Presenter: L Taylor Phillips; NYU Stern Perceptions of White Allies’ (Ulterior) Motives in a Racially Diverse Conservative Coalition Presenter: Michelle Lee; New York U. Presenter: Maureen Craig; New York U. Beneficiary Activists' Attitudes toward Male Allies in the Feminist Movement Presenter: Jun Won Park; Princeton U. Presenter: Preeti Vani; Stanford Graduate School of Business Presenter: Sidney Saint-Hilaire; Yale U. Presenter: Michael W. Kraus; Yale School of Management