Seeing Straight introduces students to key concepts in gender and sexuality through the lens of privilege and power. After an accessible overview, the book asks students to examine the privilege inherent in approaching heterosexual and cisgender identities as normal, as well as the problems of treating queer gender and sexuality as abnormal. Compelling real-life examples illustrate theory and empirical research, revealing phenomena that shape not only students own lives, but also their communities, their country, and the field of gender studies itself. The book addresses tough topics like...

Seeing Straight introduces students to key concepts in gender and sexuality through the lens of privilege and power. After an accessible overview, the book asks students to examine the privilege inherent in approaching heterosexual and cisgender identities as normal, as well as the problems of treating queer gender and sexuality as abnormal. Compelling real-life examples illustrate theory and empirical research, revealing phenomena that shape not only students own lives, but also their communities, their country, and the field of gender studies itself. The book addresses tough topics like...