HETEROSEXISM

heterosexism

(noun) discrimination in favor of heterosexual and against homosexual people

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Noun

heterosexism (countable and uncountable, plural heterosexisms)

The assumption made when relating to others that everyone is heterosexual.

Discrimination against homosexuals, bisexuals and asexuals in favor of heterosexuals.

Source: Wiktionary



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