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heterosexism

Heterosexism - The false assumption that everyone is or should be heterosexual because it is assumed to be the only acceptable and viable life option; this assumption often leads to discrimination based on sexual orientation; a form of homophobia.
heterosexism by dijjn June 4, 2003
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heterosexist 

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.
heterosexist by Anima June 18, 2004

heterosexism

prejudiced belief in the social/sexual/moral superiority of heterosexuals or heterosexual attraction over non-heterosexals or same-sex attraction.

one's actions or attitude as a reflection of such a prejudice.
justin took the brunt of his peers' heterosexism throughout high school.
heterosexism by dagger_grrl February 20, 2004

heterosexism

A discriminative attitude grounded on the sexual orientation criteria, and more specifically -our society being still what it is- a discriminative attitude towards gays and lesbians.
The heterosexism of certain definitions of the Urban Dictionnary really scares the shit out of me.
heterosexism by Ysengrim January 2, 2004

heterosexist 

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.
heterosexist by Debate Team Observer February 20, 2005

heterosexist 

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 :-(
heterosexist by nose April 28, 2003