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Definitions for heterosexism
ˌhɛt ər əˈsɛk sɪz əmhet·ero·sex·ism
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Princeton's WordNet
heterosexismnoun
discrimination in favor of heterosexual and against homosexual people
Wiktionary
heterosexismnoun
The assumption made when relating to others that everyone is heterosexual.
heterosexismnoun
Discrimination against homosexuals, bisexuals and asexuals in favor of heterosexuals.
Etymology: From heterosex(ual) and -ism; modelled on sexism.
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Heterosexism
Heterosexism is a system of attitudes, bias, and discrimination in favor of female–male sexuality and relationships. According to Elizabeth Cramer, it can include the belief that all people are or should be heterosexual and that heterosexual relationships are the only norm and therefore superior. Although heterosexism is defined in the online editions of the American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language and the Merriam-Webster Collegiate Dictionary as anti-gay discrimination or prejudice "by heterosexual people" and "by heterosexuals", respectively, people of any sexual orientation can hold such attitudes and bias, and can form a part of internalised hatred of one's sexual orientation.Heterosexism as discrimination ranks gay men, lesbians, bisexuals and other sexual minorities as second-class citizens with regard to various legal and civil rights, economic opportunities, and social equality in many of the world's jurisdictions and societies. It is often related to homophobia.
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heterosexism
Heterosexism is a belief system, bias, or discrimination in favor of opposite-sex attraction and relationships, often accompanied by prejudice and negative attitudes, bias, and discrimination towards people who are not heterosexual. It includes the presumption that everyone is heterosexual and that opposite-sex attractions and relationships are the only norm and superior to those of same-sex individuals.
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Heterosexism
Heterosexism is a system of attitudes, bias, and discrimination in favor of opposite-sex sexuality and relationships. It can include the presumption that other people are heterosexual or that opposite-sex attractions and relationships are the only norm and therefore superior. Although heterosexism is defined in the online editions of the American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language and the Merriam-Webster Collegiate Dictionary as anti-gay discrimination and/or prejudice "by heterosexual people" and "by heterosexuals", respectively, people of any sexual orientation can hold such attitudes and bias. Nonetheless, heterosexism as discrimination ranks gays, lesbians, bisexuals and other sexual minorities as second-class citizens with regard to various legal and civil rights, economic opportunities, and social equality in many of the world’s jurisdictions and societies. Heterosexism is often related to homophobia. The LGBT rights movement works towards ending heterosexist discrimination.
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Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of heterosexism in Chaldean Numerology is: 4
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of heterosexism in Pythagorean Numerology is: 7
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- heterosexismeCatalan, Valencian
- HeterosexismusGerman
- ετεροσεξισμόςGreek
- aliseksemismoEsperanto
- heterosexismoSpanish
- hétérosexismeFrench
- heterosexismoGalician
- הטרוסקסיזםHebrew
- heterosexualismo, heterosexismoInterlingua
- 異性愛Japanese
- heteroseksizmas, heterocentrizmasLithuanian
- хетеросекси́замMacedonian
- heteroseksizmPolish
- heterossexismoPortuguese
- гетеросекси́змRussian
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