zach

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Zach is from a small town in Stryker, Ohio, with a population of less than 2,000. His experience at Michigan has been marked by his socioeconomic status, as well as his decision to come out to his parents. Living in a small, conservative town results in a lot of backlash towards the gay community. Zach talks about his struggle to fit in financially on campus, but sexually at home.

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Since coming to Michigan, Zach has become very involved and aware of his socioeconomic status. In addition to discussing his sexuality, Zach is part of a student group that is working towards creating a new major within the Women’s Studies Department revolving around classist systems, the “tiers of social class”, and institutional diversity of socioeconomic status.