Here are some examples of the heterosexual privileges:
1. You can freely talk about your family's life and important relationships to
collegues at work, school, spiritual community, etc.
2. You can kiss your partner farefell at the airport, confident that onlookers will either
ignore you or smile understandingly.
3. You can be pretty sure that your neighbors where you live will be friendly, or
at least neutral.
4. Your families and community are delighted to celebrate with you the gift of love
and commitment.
5. You can walk into any bookstore, sure that you will find books relevant to your
life experiences.
6. When your partner is seriously ill, you know you will be admitted to the intensive care unit
to visit him/her.
7. The books that your children read in school reflect familes like you and your peers.
8. You can find appropriate cards for your patner to celebrate special occassions.
9. You grew up thinking that your loves and friendships were healthy and normal.
10. You can go out with your partner and your children, pretty well assured that your
status as a family will not be questioned.
11. If you experience violence on the street, it will not be because you are
holding hands with your partner.
12. You can choose accomdation when you travel without having to worry about being
accepted as a couple with your partner.
13. When one of you dies, the othe rcan be confident of the support and understanding of
family, colleagues, community and friends.
14. Your partner is welcome to attend office parties, school dances, etc. with you.
15. You have always known there are people in the world like you. (As in, straight)