Show affection in public safely and comfortably, without fear of harrassment or violence.
Openly talk about one's partner and relationships to others without considering the consequences.
Benefit from societal "normalcy": the assumption that heterosexual individuals and relationships are valid, healthy, and non-deviant.
Assume that all people and relationships are heterosexual, unless otherwise known.
Not face rejection from one's family and friends because of one's sexual orientation or gender identity.
Easily access positive role models and media images for one's gender identity and sexual orientation.
Not be asked to speak on behalf of all heterosexuals.
Use gender specific pronouns when referring to one's spouse or partner without discomfort or fear of resprisal.
Have automatic recognition of one's spouse as next-of-kin in emergencies.
Easily select reading or viewing materials in which heterosexuality is the predominantly reflected orientation.
Have families similar to one's own represented in children's literature.
Raise children without fear that they will be rejected or harrassed by peers because of their parents' sexual orientation or gender identities.
Receive support and validation from a religious community.
Not risk being denied employment, housing, or other services because of one's sexual orientation or gender identity.
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