Straight ally
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A straight ally or heterosexual ally is a heterosexual and cisgender person who supports equal civil rights, gender equality, LGBT social movements, and challenges homophobia, biphobia and transphobia. Despite this, some people who meet this definition do not identify themselves as straight allies. A straight ally believes that LGBT people face discrimination and thus are socially and economically disadvantaged. They aim to use their position as heterosexual or cisgender individuals in a society focused on heteronormativity to fight homophobia, biphobia and transphobia.
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See also
- Athlete Ally
- Atticus Circle
- Gay & Lesbian Alliance Against Defamation (GLAAD)
- Homophile
- Human Rights Campaign – General human rights
- Human rights in the United States
- LGBT rights in the United States
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