A
straight ally or
heterosexual ally is a
heterosexual and/or
cisgender person who supports equal
civil rights,
gender equality,
LGBT social movements, and challenges
homophobia,
biphobia and
transphobia. Despite this, some people who meet this definition do not identify themselves as straight allies. A straight ally believes that LGBT people face discrimination and thus are socially and economically disadvantaged. They aim to use their position as heterosexual and/or cisgender individuals in a society focused on
heteronormativity to fight homophobia, biphobia and transphobia.