heterosexualism
- noun
- /ˌhɛtərəˈsɛkʃuəlɪzəm/
- Offensive
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heteronormatividad (sistema normativo)
- Scholars argued that state policy enforces heterosexualism by privileging traditional families over LGBTQ+ families.
Examples
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Campaigners called the law an example of heterosexualism that systematically limited recognition of same-sex couples.
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Many cultures still promote heterosexualism as the only valid relationship model.
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Every textbook should explain how heterosexualism shapes institutions and everyday social expectations for non-heterosexual people.
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The concept of heterosexualism can lead to discrimination against LGBTQ+ individuals.
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The concept of heterosexualism often marginalizes those who do not conform to traditional gender norms.
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Many academic studies examine how heterosexualism affects the rights and recognition of same-sex relationships.
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Activists argue that heterosexualism creates barriers for LGBTQ+ individuals seeking equal rights.
Synonyms
1
9.8
Belief that only people attracted to the opposite sex are normal, causing unfair treatment of others
1
9.9
The idea that straight relationships and traditional gender roles are normal and preferred in society
A social belief that relationships between men and women are normal
How Discriminatory
- Offensive
- Offensive
535
3.5
- Specialized
261
5.2
22
4.4
160
3.7
101
2.9
Surface Forms
Morphology
heterosexualism = heterosexual (transparent) = heterosexual + ism
The ideological sense is formed by adding '-ism' to 'heterosexual', a standard and predictable derivation for marking beliefs, systems, or ideologies.
Etymology
Heterosexualism is made of hetero- 'other', sex, and -ism which means 'belief' or 'system'. So it can mean a social idea or system that treats opposite-sex relationships as the normal or preferred choice, and that is why we use it to talk about beliefs or rules that treat non-heterosexual people unfairly.