heterosexism
/ˌhɛdəroʊˈsɛksɪzəm/
noun
- Prejudice or discrimination against people who are not heterosexual, based on the belief that heterosexuality is the only normal or natural sexual orientation.
- The company's policies were criticized for reinforcing heterosexism by only offering benefits to married opposite-sex couples.
- Heterosexism can make it difficult for LGBTQ+ people to feel accepted in their communities.
- Many schools are working to address heterosexism by including diverse family structures in their curriculum.