Heteronormativity

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Definition

The assumption that everyone is either male or female in both sex and gender, and that sexual or romantic attraction and activity occur only—or are only considered normal—between people of different sexes.

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TermHeteronormativity

What does heteronormativity mean?

Heteronormativity is the assumption that all people are either male or female in both sex and gender, and that sexual or romantic attraction and activity are only normal between people of different sexes.

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  1. Wiktionary: Heteronormativity definition