heterosex
9.8
A social belief that relationships between men and women are normal
- noun
- /ˈhɛtərəˌsɛks/
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- Debates about heterosex highlight how cultural expectations shape our understanding of love.
Examples
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Heterosex is tainted by, you know, patriarchy.
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In many societies, heterosex is often seen as the accepted norm for relationships.
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Some activists challenge heterosex as the default standard for romantic partnerships.
Synonyms
1
9.8
Belief that only people attracted to the opposite sex are normal, causing unfair treatment of others
is a broader cultural norm or system rather than a personal belief
heteronormativity
vsheterosex
1
9.9
The idea that straight relationships and traditional gender roles are normal and preferred in society
is limited to viewing relationships as preferred without stressing gender roles
9.9
A social system that treats relationships with the opposite sex as normal and unfairly excludes others
is a general cultural norm that does not explicitly stress marginalization
How Heteronormative
Surface Forms
heterosex singular
heterosexes plural
Morphology
Etymology
The word heterosex joins hetero- 'other' and sex 'male or female'. It can also refer to the social idea that relationships with the opposite sex are seen as the normal or preferred kind.