heteronormativity
English
Etymology
hetero- + normativity
Noun
heteronormativity (countable and uncountable, plural heteronormativities)
- The assumption that all human beings are either male or female in both sex and gender, and that sexual and romantic attraction and activity only occurs, or is only normal, between people of different sexes.
Related terms
- heteronormative
- heterosexism
Coordinate terms
- cisnormativity; homonormativity
See also
- cisnormative, homonormative
Translations
heteronormativity
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