Heterosexism

(noun)

A system of attitudes, bias, and discrimination in favor of opposite-sex sexuality and relationships. It can include the presumption that everyone is heterosexual or that opposite-sex attractions and relationships are the only norm and therefore superior.

Related Terms

Examples of Heterosexism in the following topics:

  • Sexual Orientation

    • Speakers should be aware of the bias in the audience and in Western society in general toward hetreonomativity and heterosexism.
    • Heterosexism is a system of attitudes, bias, and discrimination in favor of opposite-sex sexuality and relationships.
    • Nonetheless, heterosexism as discrimination ranks gay men, lesbians, bisexuals, and other sexual minorities as second-class citizens with regard to various legal and civil rights, economic opportunities, and social equality in the majority of the world's jurisdictions and societies.