TRUE ALLYSHIP VS PERFORMATIVE GESTURES IN GYMS, MARTIAL ART CLUBS AND ACADEMIES

Is your gym genuinely committed to cultivating an inclusive and supportive training environment for all, or is it simply a performative gesture designed to capitalise on the female demographic?

Let's see if your gym is actually dedicated to inclusivity and if it's an authentic and integral aspect of their values or merely a business strategy aimed at monetising women.

PERFORMATIVE GESTURES	TRUE ALLYSHIP
SUPERFICIAL GESTURES They may engage in symbolic acts of support but fail to actively address the challenges and barriers women face in the gym and the sport.	ACTIVE SUPPORT They consistently champion women's participation through both words and actions, actively supporting their growth and development in the sport.
TOKENISM Women may be included merely for the sake of appearances, without their opinions and contributions being genuinely valued.	EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES They actively create opportunities for women to train, compete, and take on leadership roles within the gym and the broader community.
INCONSISTENCY They might show support on occasion, but their overall behavior may not reflect a genuine commitment to supporting women's progress.	AMPLIFYING VOICES They actively listen to and uplift the voices of women, valuing their contributions and experiences.
LACK OF ADVOCACY They may not actively advocate for changes to make the sport more inclusive or initiatives that promote equal opportunities for women in martial arts.	INCLUSIVE CULTURE They actively promote an inclusive culture that challenges and addresses any forms of discrimination or bias.
OBJECTIFICATION They might view women primarily as objects of desire, undermining their capabilities and skills by reducing them to their appearance or gender.	RESPECT AND EMPOWERMENT They treat women with respect, recognizing and valuing them for their capabilities and skills, refraining from objectifying them based on appearance or gender.