WMNS 1103 Lecture Notes - Lecture 14: Compulsory Heterosexuality, Heterosexuality

• School: Northeastern University
• Department: Women's/Gender/Sexualty Stdies
• Course: WMNS 1103
• Professor: Moya Bailey

Document Summary

Ally: members of dominant social groups (e. g. , men, whites, heterosexuals) who are working to end the system of oppression that gives them greater privilege and power based on their social group membership. Developing awareness of one"s privilege is often the most painful part of the process of becoming an ally. Steps towards becoming an ally: awareness, knowledge and education, skills and action. Have a good understanding of sexual and gender identities and be aware of and comfortable with your own.