a person, usually a heterosexual, who believes that heterosexuality is the only valid choice and that it is superior to all other sexualties. These people are also likely to subscribe to other ideas such as racism, sexism, and other forms of discrimination.
Heterosexuals who use the word gay in a derogatory manner (bad way) are being heterosexist in that they associate the word gay with some misfortune or ill effect.
by Anima June 19, 2004
one who is accused of having a bias against homosexuals and holds the opinion that heterosexuals are superior
Global studies teacher Mr. Pitts accused the foremost debate team member Mr. Torres of heterosexism.
by Debate Team Observer February 21, 2005
anything that presumes that people are straight...instead of saying a guy and a girl you could just say partners or something
Most of the material on this website is heterosexist :-(
by nose April 28, 2003
The Westoboro Baptist Church promotes a rather heterosexist stand.
Whether homosexist or heterosexist, it's all sexist, and everyone needs to get over themselves. These sexist political agendas are ruining our culture. Everyone should just teach their children about sexuality THEMSELVES, since it's mostly a religious vs. anti-religious argument, and not have a teacher indoctrinate them into either side of it in a classroom. If they are to be taught sex ed, teach REAL health, i.e. what happens to the body chemically and physically during puberty, where a baby comes from, and STDs/STIs.
Whether homosexist or heterosexist, it's all sexist, and everyone needs to get over themselves. These sexist political agendas are ruining our culture. Everyone should just teach their children about sexuality THEMSELVES, since it's mostly a religious vs. anti-religious argument, and not have a teacher indoctrinate them into either side of it in a classroom. If they are to be taught sex ed, teach REAL health, i.e. what happens to the body chemically and physically during puberty, where a baby comes from, and STDs/STIs.
by MoonChild02 January 2, 2010