Mononormativity
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Definition
The assumption that romantic and sexual relationships are normal or acceptable only when they involve two monogamous partners. The term can also refer to treating attraction to people of only one gender as the only normal or significant form of sexuality.
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What mononormativity means
Mononormativity describes a belief that romantic and sexual relationships should involve only two people, preferably in a monogamous relationship. It treats other relationship structures as outside what is normal or acceptable.