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They argue that privilege entails responsibility. Individuals can act as allies by validating minority voices, calling out microaggressions, and resisting dismissive narratives that invalidate others’ experiences. The importance of listening to personal stories rooted in lived trauma is highlighted as a vital step toward empathy and understanding.

Education and Responsible Conversations

To foster genuine change, participants stress the importance of self-education and sensitive dialogue. For example, when discussing microaggressions, it's critical to approach conversations with kindness and patience instead of accusations. A case in point involves explaining to someone that a compliment rooted in racial stereotypes is, in fact, offensive, rather than dismissing or attacking.