Heteronormativity and heterosexism Heterosexuality

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heteronormativity denotes or relates world view promotes heterosexuality normal or preferred sexual orientation people have. can assign strict gender roles males , females. term popularized michael warner in 1991. many gender , sexuality scholars argue compulsory heterosexuality, continual , repeating reassertion of heterosexual norms, facet of heterosexism. compulsory heterosexuality idea female heterosexuality both assumed , enforced patriarchal society. heterosexuality viewed natural inclination or obligation both sexes. consequently, differs normalcy of heterosexuality deemed deviant or abhorrent.

heterosexism form of bias or discrimination in favor of opposite-sex sexuality , relationships. may include assumption heterosexual , may involve varied level of discrimination against gays, lesbians, bisexuals, heteroflexibles, or transgender individuals.

straight pride slogan arose in late 1980s , 1990s , has been used social conservative groups political stance , strategy. term described response gay pride adopted various lgbt groups in 1970s or accommodations provided gay pride initiatives.