Ways to Fight Homophobia as a Straight Ally
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Organize discussion groups in class or after school to talk about the "Ten Ways Homophobia Affects Straight People.".
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Always use neutral labels like "partner" or "significant other" instead of "boyfriend," "girlfriend," etc. when writing papers or talking to others.
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Bring up LGBTQ issues in conversations with friends or discussions in class.
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Interrupt anti-LGBTQ jokes, comments or any other behaviors that make homophobia appear okay.
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Put LGBTQ-positive posters in the halls and classrooms or wear shirts, buttons, etc. that promote tolerance.
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Don't make assumptions about peoples' sexual orientations or gender identities. Assume there are LGBTQ people in all classes, sports, meetings, daily life, etc.
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Don't assume that "feminine-acting men" and "masculine-acting women" are not heterosexual.
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Don't assume that "macho males" or "feminine females" are heterosexual.
