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For the members of the subreddit 'Are the Straights OK?' observing heterosexual people's behavior has become an anthropological exercise.

If you take even a quick scroll through its content, you realize that sexist, homophobic, transphobic, and other awful ideas still exist in modern communities.

"Is someone holding these poor souls hostage and forcing them to be together?" the moderators of the online group ask on its front page.

These posts serve as a poignant reminder of the ongoing need to tackle social prejudices.

#1

Double Standards

Double Standards

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#2

Ugh. Just, Ugh

Ugh. Just, Ugh

Justthisdudeyaknow Report

To put things into perspective, 7% of Americans are lesbian, gay, or bisexual, according to a Pew Research Center survey of 12,147 U.S. adults conducted in summer 2022.

More specifically, some 17% of adults younger than 30 identify as lesbian, gay, or bisexual, compared with 8% of those ages 30 to 49, 5% of those 50 to 64, and 2% of those 65 and older.

Similar shares of men and women identify with any of these terms, as do similar shares of adults across racial and ethnic groups.

#3

Subscribes To Her Onlyfans, Then Tries To Rat Her Out To Her Dad. I Have No Words

Subscribes To Her Onlyfans, Then Tries To Rat Her Out To Her Dad. I Have No Words

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#4

Swimsuits

Swimsuits

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#5

Imagine

Imagine

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Furthermore, around 1.6% of U.S. adults are transgender or nonbinary – that is, their gender differs from the sex they were assigned at birth.

While that sounds like a relatively small share of the population, more than four in ten U.S. adults (44%) say they personally know someone who is trans, and 20% know someone who is nonbinary.

#6

What Is Wrong With People

What Is Wrong With People

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#7

Matt Walsh Is A Controlling A**hole And 🖖 Jeffrey Combs 🖖 Is An Absolute Gem

Matt Walsh Is A Controlling A**hole And 🖖 Jeffrey Combs 🖖 Is An Absolute Gem

MniTain38 Report

#8

…where Do I Even Start?

…where Do I Even Start?

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#9

This Seemed To Be Fitting Here

This Seemed To Be Fitting Here

Carolyn_a7 Report

As part of an ongoing effort to understand the lives and experiences of these communities, the Center for American Progress, in conjunction with the independent and nonpartisan research group NORC at the University of Chicago, conducted the 2022 installment of its survey of LGBTQ+ adults in the United States. The nationally representative survey revealed that:

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  • More than 1 in 3 LGBTQ+ adults reported facing some kind of discrimination in the year prior to when they took the survey;
  • Half of LGBTQ+ adults reported experiencing some form of workplace discrimination or harassment during the same timeframe because of their sexual orientation, gender identity, or intersex status;
#10

Cait Doesn't Get It, And Neither Do I Mate

Cait Doesn't Get It, And Neither Do I Mate

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#11

Heteronormative Home Decor

Heteronormative Home Decor

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#12

Just Let The Straights Have A Little Representation!!!

Just Let The Straights Have A Little Representation!!!

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#13

Credit To U/Camerata5

Credit To U/Camerata5

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  • Nearly 3 in 10 LGBTQ+ adults reported experiencing some kind of housing discrimination or harassment in the same year because of their sexual orientation, gender identity, or intersex status;
  • Nearly 4 in 5 LGBTQ+ adults reported they took at least one action to avoid experiencing discrimination based on their sexual orientation, gender identity, or intersex status;
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#14

Why Would Parents Be Ok With Their Kids Going On A Field Trip To A Bar?

Why Would Parents Be Ok With Their Kids Going On A Field Trip To A Bar?

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#15

Ah Yes, Misogynistic Christmas Cards For All!

Ah Yes, Misogynistic Christmas Cards For All!

BallOfAnxiety98 Report

#16

This Sign Above A Children's Toilet

This Sign Above A Children's Toilet

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#17

This Does Not Seem Okay

This Does Not Seem Okay

Noxium51 Report

  • More than 1 in 5 LGBTQ+ adults reported postponing or avoiding medical care during that year due to disrespect or discrimination by providers;
  • More than half of LGBTQI+ adults reported that “recent debates about state laws restricting the rights of LGBTQI+ people” moderately or significantly affected their mental health or made them feel less safe.
#18

Nope, Definitely Not Ok, It's A Freaking Blanket!

Nope, Definitely Not Ok, It's A Freaking Blanket!

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#19

How Do You Even....what

How Do You Even....what

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#20

From A Friend On Tumblr… Poor Guy

From A Friend On Tumblr… Poor Guy

KazeoLion Report

#21

Texas

Texas

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What's clear after going through these posts is that structural stigma, inequality, and discrimination may take numerous forms, and empathy is crucial in dismantling these barriers.

#22

Ah, Poor Babies…

Ah, Poor Babies…

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#23

I Genuinely Find This Hilarious Especially Knowing The Original Creator Was Being 100% Serious

I Genuinely Find This Hilarious Especially Knowing The Original Creator Was Being 100% Serious

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#24

"How Am I Supposed To Respect You When Ur Afraid To Show Ur Body?"

"How Am I Supposed To Respect You When Ur Afraid To Show Ur Body?"

Misty-Bunni-Girl Report

#25

Hmmmm

Hmmmm

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#26

I Don’t Think They Are

I Don’t Think They Are

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#27

Ah Yes Feminism, The Biggest Evil Plaguing Society 🙄

Ah Yes Feminism, The Biggest Evil Plaguing Society 🙄

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#28

“Breastfeeding Your Daughters Is Wrong As It Provokes Lesbian Attraction”

“Breastfeeding Your Daughters Is Wrong As It Provokes Lesbian Attraction”

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#29

Found On An Article🤷

Found On An Article🤷

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#30

Unnatural Hair Color

Unnatural Hair Color

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#31

That’s An Interesting Way To Say “I Don’t Understand Consent”

That’s An Interesting Way To Say “I Don’t Understand Consent”

OkMathematician3439 Report

#32

*converts To Satanism*

*converts To Satanism*

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#33

Oh No

Oh No

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Ray Ceeya (RayCeeYa)
Community Member
8 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

First they came for the Trans Community and I spoke out immediately even though I'm straight and cis because I've read the rest of that F***ing poem

Stuart
Community Member
8 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

No...we're ok. It's just that--as in all gender classifications--there are those who are not.

Octavius
Community Member
8 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Ray Ceeya : if you are straight... what makes you use the "cis" part???

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#34

They Will Do Anything To Excuse Sa

They Will Do Anything To Excuse Sa

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#35

Welcome To Today’s Episode Of “What Inanimate Object Are Women Being Compared To Today?”

Welcome To Today’s Episode Of “What Inanimate Object Are Women Being Compared To Today?”

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#36

Look Out It's Raining Queer Again! Shelter!

Look Out It's Raining Queer Again! Shelter!

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#37

I Can't Even

I Can't Even

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#38

Yes Because Those Are Totally The Same

Yes Because Those Are Totally The Same

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#39

Yeah Absolutely Not

Yeah Absolutely Not

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#40

Fetishization

Fetishization

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#41

Ffs

Ffs

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#42

“I Will Not Explain”

“I Will Not Explain”

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#43

I Am Deeply Concerned For Their Future Children

I Am Deeply Concerned For Their Future Children

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#44

Ah Yes, How Can We Forget, The Least Okay Straight Of Them All

Ah Yes, How Can We Forget, The Least Okay Straight Of Them All

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#45

My Experience On This Subreddit So Far

My Experience On This Subreddit So Far

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