Meaning of ally cookie | Babel Free

Definitions

A notional reward said to be desired by a person who engages in performative social justice on behalf of a marginalized person or group.

derogatory

Examples

“Some argue⟳, of course, that these men are simply trying to 'get⟳ in good' with their wives and girlfriends or earn⟳ 'ally cookies.' They accuse male feminists of faking their interest⟳ in the movement in order⟳ to impress⟳ their wives […]”

“Ally Cookies: Praise⟳ or other rewards for “not being racist.” Usually sought out by people with white privilege performing optical allyship.”

“Even if they had never experienced racism in their daily lives, they wanted to feel⟳ like⟳ they did, through her. Sally, who lived on a farm in Nebraska, wanted to know⟳ what she was missing and found comfort that she would never experience⟳ it. And then shared the video on her platform for ally cookies.”

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