heterosexism (L781)

(L781)
  • heterosexism en
Language English
Lexical category noun

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

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A system of biases, attitudes, assumptions, and discrimination which favors heterosexuality and heterosexual relationships... (American English)
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)

Forms

L781-F1
  • heterosexism en

Statements about L781-F1