heterocentric
- adjective
- /ˌhɛtərəˈsɛntrɪk/
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- Many films tend to portray heterocentric relationships as the standard, ignoring diverse stories.
Examples
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Am I utterly, completely disgusted with vendors pandering to the lowest base impulses of potential customers in derogatory, sexist, and heterocentric ways?
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I do not mean to say that gays and lesbians are blatantly (and legally) separated from the dominant heterocentric culture, but I do mean to point out that her theory has a specifically racialized past.
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The normalcy of heterocentric content in music teaching can be made clear when we consider three examples that represent National Music Standard 9: "Understanding music in relation to history and culture." 8
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Each easily understandable and heterocentric example is then paired with a description of a homosexual analogy presented as questions to consider.
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But the New Bill uses heterocentric language in speaking on the subject, making gay, lesbian, bisexual, queer, transgender, and transsexual relationships a special case outside the mainstream.
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The education system often reflects a heterocentric perspective, overlooking the experiences of LGBTQ+ students.
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In discussions about marriage, heterocentric assumptions can marginalize the voices of same-sex couples.
Synonyms
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Seeing straight couples and families as the normal or preferred type in society
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Treating heterosexual relationships as better than other relationships
Antonyms
How Heterocentric
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Surface Forms
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Etymology
The word heterocentric combines hetero-, the part you see in heterosexual and meaning 'other' or 'different', with -centric, from 'center'. So, heterocentric describes a view that puts heterosexual life at the 'center', often overlooking other sexual orientations.