heteronormativity

(noun)

The view that all human beings are either male or female, both in sex and in gender, and that sexual and romantic thoughts and relations are normal only when between people of different sexes.

Related Terms

Examples of heteronormativity in the following topics:

  • Sexual Orientation

    • Heteronormativity is the body of lifestyle norms that holds that people fall into distinct and complementary genders (man and woman) with natural roles in life.
    • A "heteronormative" view is one that involves alignment of biological sex, sexuality, gender identity, and gender roles.