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The ability to speak to a group of individuals who understand your background. We can speak our minds and not feel judged.

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I believe the value of affinity groups is for individuals who share the same identity to come together.

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I think that affinity groups in higher education allow for students to have a smaller and at times more trusting environment to share with and be heard in

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Being able to see how these groups can negatively affect someone's views and development

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Being able to see how these groups can negatively affect someone's views and development

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Affinity groups allow for those who share a similar identity to be open with sharing experiences that may be same for the whole group vs. feeling afraid of receiving judgement from those who definitely don't share those experiences

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Affinity spaces can give students a space where they feel comfortable AND safe to talk about the experiences and struggles they have had and they won't feel judged but instead can come to a common consensus for action

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Affinity spaces can give students a space where they feel comfortable AND safe to talk about the experiences and struggles they have had and they won't feel judged but instead can come to a common consensus for action

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for folks that feel silenced in majority groups, it's crucial to provide spaces where they can speak their mind without external pressures

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Have safe, private discussions to come up with action steps or opportunities to involve the greater community

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Have safe, private discussions to come up with action steps or opportunities to involve the greater community

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By being in affinity groups, I felt I was able to be more honest and vulnerable. It was refreshing to connect with others who share a similar experience to vent/cope/share.

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Affinity groups offer a space for folx to openly share their experiences without having to worry about claims of illegitimacy or direct threats as a result of their identity.

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I think it allows for the people within the group to be comfortable to explore new ideas in a safe place

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It creates a space for people to realize they're going though similar struggles. Sometimes it takes someone else understanding you to understand what you're thinking isn't just personal and with that then you have a group that can enact change.  

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It creates a space for people to realize they're going though similar struggles. Sometimes it takes someone else understanding you to understand what you're thinking isn't just personal and with that then you have a group that can enact change.  

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safe space and a place to speak in first draft 

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safe space and a place to speak in first draft 

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They have the ability to provide students with the sense of support and ultimately comfortableness on campus. This sense of belonging can support the students success as a person and student.

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They have the ability to provide students with the sense of support and ultimately comfortableness on campus. This sense of belonging can support the students success as a person and student.

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Affinity groups create space for students in oppressed groups to discuss their experiences without fear of being invalidated by their more privileged peers.

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Understanding these groups can have negative affects 

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Understanding these groups can have negative affects 

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The value of affinity groups for Student Affairs practice is to provide students a safe space where they can feel comfortable. The affinity groups allow people of like identities to come together and have a place where they can be open and honest with one another.

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Acknowledging the safety of our students

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Acknowledging the safety of our students

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I think that affinity groups give value and meaning to an identity that one holds making them feel included in a larger space and conversation being had.

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Affinity groups give students a safe space to come together, share ideas, share experiences and have conversations they may not have the ability to or feel safe enough to elsewhere 

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Affinity groups give students a safe space to come together, share ideas, share experiences and have conversations they may not have the ability to or feel safe enough to elsewhere 

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They give students a sense of belonging in a space that may otherwise seem hostile to their identities.