heterosexist

Examples

• All

• Here, however, problems are compounded by the absence of social support, adult role models, and relevant sex education within a heterosexist school environment.

  Academic text (2003)

• Factors that may account for this elevated risk include heterosexist and race-based stress.

  Academic text (2002)

• Students and teachers reported heterosexist and homophobic behaviors in secondary schools.

  Academic text (2010)

• By addressing only intercourse prevention, abstinence-only programs present a very heterosexist view of sexuality.

  Academic text (2003)

• The goal of these initiatives is to make school culture less heterosexist and eliminate the harassment of gays, lesbians, and bisexuals.

  Academic text (2003)

• In many instances, healthcare workers and LTC facilities perpetuate the heterosexist attitudes and behaviors found throughout society, further marginalizing LGBTQ elders.

  Academic text (2015)

• Physical education offers a unique opportunity for students to engage in positive risk-taking; however, a heterosexist and homo-negative environment created by or allowed by physical education teachers may negate those benefits for LGB youth.

  Academic text (2010)

• Many students reported feeling uncomfortable due to the heterosexist attitudes displayed by some teachers.

• The workshop aimed to educate participants about the impacts of being a heterosexist in the workplace.

• Activists are working to combat the discrimination faced by LGBTQ individuals by challenging heterosexist beliefs.

Synonyms

B

bigot

vsheterosexist

• Offensive

117 7.1

A person who unfairly dislikes people from other groups

focuses on bias toward people because of sexual orientation

H

homophobe

vsheterosexist

• Offensive

21 7.9

A person who hates or treats gay people unfairly

is broader applying bias against all people with other sexual orientations

Antonyms

I

inclusive

88 4.1

Including all the things or people mentioned, even the limits

T

tolerant

72 3.2

Accepting of people and ideas that are different

How Heterosexist

bigot

• Offensive

117 7.1

heterosexist

• Offensive

1 8.9

to ally

45 3.6

Surface Forms

Morphology

Etymology