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"An argument that male-female sexuality is the only corrent, natural, proper, or moral mode of sexual activity. proposed as 'heterosexualism'. --> This word has been suggested as an alternative to Homophobia , in part because it uses a parallel structure to Sexism or Racism . Heterosexism should not be confused with heterocentrism, which is an (often subconscious) assumption that everyone is heterosexual, and the attitudes associated with that assumption. Heterocentrism often shows up in less intentional ways in every day life. For instance, when a woman says she is going on a date, many people will ask, "What's his name?" or "Is he cute?" assuming it is a heterosexual date. Nevertheless, these people may not have anything against same-sex dating. In Queer Theory , the term heterocentrism is closely related to Heteronormativity . SOURCES |
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