[Smashpatriarchy] SJC Funding Denied [IMPORTANT] please read

[Mavaddat Javid]

That seems like a considerate response from the SJC representative. Perhaps
we should contact Anisa. I know her personally and I believe she would be
pretty enthusiastic about helping us. What do you think?
On Jan 30, 2013 1:19 PM, "Darren Chang" <darren.chang at live.com> wrote:

>  UBC SJC funding denied, please see below for info.
>
> Darren
>
> ------------------------------
> Date: Wed, 30 Jan 2013 12:54:00 -0800
> Subject: Re: Funding Application - Solidarity Against Patriarchy
> From: socialjusticecentre.ubc at gmail.com
> To: darren.chang at live.com
>
> Hi Darren,
>
> Thank you for submitting your funding application. Unfortunately, we will
> not be funding this event due to a number of concerns raised by our
> members. The SJC operates on consensus and as such, we cannot approve
> funding proposals that are not passed unanimously during our meetings.
>
> Although we do feel the proposed event can become a valuable opportunity
> for individuals in the process of becoming allies, there are a couple of
> things that were concerning for us. We wanted to take some time to
> highlight these for you as we feel it is part of the learning and growing
> process for allies. First, it should be noted that it is problematic when
> members of an oppressed group, any oppressed group, are expected to devote
> time and resources to educating growing allies on their roles and how they
> can become better allies. This is not to say that there aren't groups
> willing to do so, but that in most cases, it is problematic for allies to
> be asking for members of the oppressed groups to provide for their
> education, due to the power dynamics at play. If such an event is to take
> place it should be done under the leadership and direction of those who are
> female-identified, not by those who are still in the process of allyship.
>
> Second, the title of "ally" is one that is constantly shifting and
> changing. It is a role that is always being learned and one that cannot be
> self-bestowed.  Furthermore, not all female-identified individuals' ideas
> of allyship are the same and so it is important to constantly recognize the
> role as one that is never complete and always growing.  One
> female-identified person's idea of allyship in a gendered context may be
> contradictory to another female-identified person's idea of allyship.  The
> speakers and organizers at this event will have the most power in shaping
> the definition of being an ally against gender oppression, but this may
> serve to homogenize 'woman's experience' and allyship roles.
>
> There are several organizations in Vancouver which offer allyship
> training.  One of which is the Sexual Assualt Support Centre at UBC.  Anisa
> is the manager and can be contacted at sasc at ams.ubc.ca. <sasc at ams.ubc.ca>
>
> Thanks!
> Nai & Jannel
>
> On Thu, Jan 24, 2013 at 4:17 PM, Darren Chang <darren.chang at live.com>wrote:
>
>  Greetings,
>
> Please find attached the funding application for Solidarity Against
> Patriarchy.
>
> Regards,
> Darren
>
>
>
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