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- DictionaryHet·er·o·sex·ism/ˌhedərōˈsekˌsiz(ə)m/
noun
- 1. discrimination or prejudice against gay people on the assumption that heterosexuality is the normal sexual orientation: "issues of sexism and heterosexism"
noun
System of biases in favor of opposite-sex relations
Heterosexism is a system of attitudes, bias, and discrimination in favor of heterosexuality and heterosexual 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. Wikipedia