heterosexism
noun
het·ero·sex·ism
ˌhe-tə-rō-ˈsek-si-zəm 
: discrimination or prejudice against nonheterosexual people based on the belief that heterosexuality is the only normal and natural expression of sexuality
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The predominance of heterosexism and a significant lack of LGBT role models and peers means geoscientists and students often struggle with whether to reveal their identity.
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Scientific American, 14 Dec. 2021
Much of it is broadly focused on topics like implicit bias, ableism, gender discrimination, and heterosexism, to name a few topics.
—Shaun Harper, Forbes, 8 Aug. 2022
The elephants in the room, namely, heterosexism and homophobia, and how these cultural systems relate to ... the abuse of ministerial power must be dismantled for the sake of all.
—Tara Isabella Burton, Vox, 28 Aug. 2018
Heterosexism: A system of oppression that considers heterosexuality the norm and discriminates against people who display non-heterosexual behaviors and identities.
—Alia E. Dastagir, USA TODAY, 15 June 2017
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Scientific American, 14 Dec. 2021
Much of it is broadly focused on topics like implicit bias, ableism, gender discrimination, and heterosexism, to name a few topics.
—Shaun Harper, Forbes, 8 Aug. 2022
The elephants in the room, namely, heterosexism and homophobia, and how these cultural systems relate to ... the abuse of ministerial power must be dismantled for the sake of all.
—Tara Isabella Burton, Vox, 28 Aug. 2018
Heterosexism: A system of oppression that considers heterosexuality the norm and discriminates against people who display non-heterosexual behaviors and identities.
—Alia E. Dastagir, USA TODAY, 15 June 2017
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“Heterosexism.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/heterosexism. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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