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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, 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. Heterosexism is often related to
homophobia
.
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