Privilege 101

Chapter 1: Recognizing Your Privilege

Cis privilege is when you have a default assumption of being a non-trans person. It's like being a wizard who's always wearing the right clothes.

Example: You're at a party and everyone assumes you're a cis person because you have a penis.

Hyperlink to What is Cis Privilege?

Hyperlink to Why Should I Care About Cis Privilege?

Hyperlink to Cis Privilege Checklist

Exercises:

  1. Identify your own cis privilege. Be honest with yourself.
  2. Practice being less of a cis-privileged jerk. Start with little things, like using the right pronouns.
  3. Join a support group for people who are trying to overcome their cis privilege. There's one in your neighborhood, or so I've heard.

Recommended Reading:

Cis Privilege for Dummies

The Cis Privilege Survival Guide

The Art of Not Being a Cis Privileged Jerk

Disclaimer:

This page is not intended to be a serious educational resource. Cis Privilege is a real issue, but this is a satirical take on it.

Serious Resources:

About This Page What is Cis Privilege? Why Should I Care About Cis Privilege? Cis Privilege Checklist