Heterosexism

Pronunciation: /ˈeɪtʃˈɛtˈɪɹoʊˈsɛksɪzəm/

Heterosexism (noun)

  1. A belief or system that treats heterosexual relationships as normal and other sexualities as less acceptable or wrong.
  2. Discrimination in laws, schools, or workplaces that assumes heterosexual people should be treated better than others.

Examples

  • Heterosexism creates bias against others in everyday conversations.
  • People notice heterosexism when it treats some identities as less valid.