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heterosexism

 

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Noun heterosexism has 1 sense
  1. heterosexism - discrimination in favor of heterosexual and against homosexual people
    --1 is a kind of
    discrimination, favoritism, favouritism

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Heterosexism

Noun: Heterosexism refers to the discrimination, prejudice, and bias against individuals who identify as anything other than heterosexual. It is a social attitude that promotes and gives privilege to heterosexuality while marginalizing and stigmatizing non-heterosexual orientations.

Example sentence: Heterosexism in society can manifest in various forms such as denying same-sex couples the right to marry or excluding LGBTQ+ individuals from certain job opportunities.


Adjective: Heterosexist describes beliefs, actions, or policies that perpetuate discrimination or prejudice against non-heterosexual individuals.

Example sentence: The heterosexist policies of the organization prevented qualified candidates from receiving equal employment opportunities based on their sexual orientation.


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