heteronormativity

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. The assumption that all human beings are either male or female in both sex and gender, and that sexual and romantic attraction and activity only occurs, or is only normal, between people of different sexes.

Pronunciation

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Word forms

heteronormativity heteronormativities

Etymology

From hetero- + normativity.

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