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What does heterosexism mean?

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Noun
  1. The assumption made when relating to others that everyone is heterosexual.
  2. Discrimination against homosexuals, bisexuals and asexuals in favor of heterosexuals.
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Patriarchy, sexism, heterosexism and globalization are all root causes of this particular form of exploitation.
How do sexism, heterosexism and homophobia work together to constrain sexuality and gender and to punish transgression of these categories?
It ties in with a little bit on heterosexism, but basically it's on homophobia.
Gender violence also includes harassment and abuse based on heterosexism and homophobia.
We're here to educate about homophobia and heterosexism, provide support to students by students, and hold educational and social events.
Opposition to heterosexism is often unfairly cast as an attack on the institutions of marriage and motherhood.

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