Methodology

Our work isn’t based on whims or opinions, it’s evidence-based and research-backed. Learn more about it here.

The male allyship continuum

Our allyship continuum shows the different mindsets men can have when it comes to gender equality. Attitudes range from combative to curious to agents of change.

Everyone in your workplace will be somewhere on this continuum. It doesn’t matter where they sit, we meet men where they’re at and work alongside them to move them step by step along the continuum.

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Male Allyship Continuum that goes from combative > complacent > curious > caring > committed > changemaker | Male Allies UK | Male Allyship
A cartoon of a man climbing a rope up the CAUSES framework which stands for: Consciousness, aspiration, understanding, skillset, embedding, and sustaining.

The CAUSES framework

Creating change takes more than awareness. It takes structure, motivation, and support. 

We know that even well-intentioned men can struggle to translate belief into action. Many ask: Where do I start? How do I keep going when it gets uncomfortable? 

That’s why we created the CAUSES framework – a practical, human-centred roadmap for developing confident, consistent male allies. It helps men connect their values to everyday behaviours and sustain their growth long after the training room.

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The 8 tenets of male allyship

Eight everyday principles for male allies to live by, taking them from good intentions to real-life impact.

This framework can be used at the start of your allyship journey, as well as coming back to in times of need.

As long as you’re living by these principles, you’ll be making effective allyship happen – not simply performing it.

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The 8 tenets of male allyship. Caregive loudly, set the standard, share the benefits, where are you standing, who's coming with you, continue to unlearn and rediscover, sustain your action.
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The 6 types of male ally

There’s no one way to be a male ally.
 
We’ve written about the six different types of male allyship and how each one helps to contribute to gender equity and culture change in their own way.
 
Are you a:
 
  • Challenger
  • Architect
  • Catalyst
  • Uplifter
  • Listener 
  • Bridge-builder

Or a combination of a few?

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