orangechaps:

That’s because you’re not a protected class. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Protected_class I think technically neither are gays, but they’re fabulous, so who cares.

TSC: I know that height isn’t a “protected class” under any Civil Rights legislation in the United States (I’m a lawyer); but the principles upon which these protections are based are similar to the widespread social stigma that exists against short stature today. Plus, social animus against short men can even be categorized as a type of discrimination based on gender - but that’s a very nuanced concept.

(Source: thesocialcomplex)