hetero-fascism
- noun
- /ˈhɛtərəʊˈfæʃɪzəm/
- Offensive
- The rise of hetero-fascism threatens the rights of LGBTQ+ communities.
Examples
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Some critics accused the new legislation of encouraging hetero-fascism in schools.
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Many activists are fighting against hetero-fascism in their local communities.
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Many activists have spoken out against hetero-fascism in government policies.
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The documentary explores the rise of hetero-fascism in various societies.
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Many activists have spoken out against hetero-fascism in government policies.
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Some critics accused the new legislation of encouraging hetero-fascism in schools.
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The rise of hetero-fascism threatens the rights of LGBTQ+ communities.
Synonyms
An unfair dislike of people from other groups like different races or religions
A strong fear or dislike of gay people
Belief that only people attracted to the opposite sex are normal, causing unfair treatment of others
The idea that straight relationships and traditional gender roles are normal and preferred in society
A political movement that supports extreme love of country and says straight relationships are normal
A social system that treats relationships with the opposite sex as normal and unfairly excludes others
A viewpoint that thinks only straight relationships are normal
A negative feeling or belief about gay and lesbian people
Antonyms
How Discriminatory
- Offensive
- Offensive
- Offensive
Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
The word hetero-fascism combines hetero- ('other' or 'heterosexual') and fascism ('a strict, oppressive rule'). So, hetero-fascism is an attitude or system that pushes heterosexual dominance and treats LGBTQ+ people unfairly.