heterosexism (L781)
(L781)
Statements
Senses
L781-S1
| English | Prejudice, bias, or discrimination, often systemic, against non-heterosexual people, especially gay people, on the basis of the belief that heterosexuality is the only normative sexual orientation or identity and is therefore superior. |
Statements about L781-S1
A system of biases, attitudes, assumptions, and discrimination which favors heterosexuality and heterosexual relationships... (American English)
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L781-S2
| English | The belief heterosexuality is the only normative sexual orientation or identity and is therefore superior. |
Statements about L781-S2
The belief that heterosexuality is not only normative, but superior to other sexual orientations. (American English)
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Forms
L781-F1