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Privilege Project, The

Heather Strempke-Durgin's course work dealing with privilege in the 21st century.

Straight Privilege Defined

Heterosexual Privilege in the U.S.

U.S. Map showing all the states in which one can be fired for sexual orientation
This article from itspronouncedmetrosexual.com gives a list of over 30 examples of heterosexual privilege in the United States.

Further off the Straight & Narrow

Straight Privilege in the News

Straight Privilege Books from Kirkwood Libraries

Straight Privilege Search Terms

When searching for information on class privilege, It can be challenging to figure out what words to use. Try the following search terms when looking for information on class privilege:

  • Transgender Rights
  • Homosexuality
  • LGBTQ Rights
  • "Conversion Therapy"

You should be able to find information on any of the above topics in any of the below databases:

LGBTQ Discrimination

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