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Just as we reject racism, sexism, ageism, and heterosexism, we reject speciesism. The species of a sentient being is no more reason to deny the protection of this basic right than race, sex, age, or sexual orientation is a reason to deny membership in the human moral community to other humans.
Gary L. Francione

Meaning of "heterosexism" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF HETEROSEXISM

heterosexism  [ˌhɛtərəʊˈsɛkˌsɪzəm] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF HETEROSEXISM

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Heterosexism is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES HETEROSEXISM MEAN IN ENGLISH?

heterosexism

Heterosexism

Heterosexism is a system of attitudes, bias, and discrimination in favor of opposite-sex sexuality and relationships. It can include the presumption that other people are heterosexual or that opposite-sex attractions and relationships are the only norm and therefore superior. Although heterosexism is defined in the online editions of the American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language and the Merriam-Webster Collegiate Dictionary as anti-gay discrimination and/or prejudice "by heterosexual people" and "by heterosexuals", respectively, people of any sexual orientation can hold such attitudes and bias. Nonetheless, heterosexism as discrimination ranks gays, lesbians, bisexuals and other sexual minorities as second-class citizens with regard to various legal and civil rights, economic opportunities, and social equality in many of the world’s jurisdictions and societies. Heterosexism is often related to homophobia. The LGBT rights movement works towards ending heterosexist discrimination.

Definition of heterosexism in the English dictionary

The definition of heterosexism in the dictionary is discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation, practised by heterosexuals against homosexuals.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH HETEROSEXISM


aestheticism
iːsˈθɛtɪˌsɪzəm
Catholicism
kəˈθɒlɪˌsɪzəm
classicism
ˈklæsɪˌsɪzəm
criticism
ˈkrɪtɪˌsɪzəm
cynicism
ˈsɪnɪˌsɪzəm
eclecticism
ɪˈklɛktɪˌsɪzəm
eroticism
ɪˈrɒtɪˌsɪzəm
fanaticism
fəˈnætɪˌsɪzəm
historicism
hɪˈstɒrɪˌsɪzəm
laxism
ˈlækˌsɪzəm
mosaicism
məʊˈzeɪɪˌsɪzəm
mysticism
ˈmɪstɪˌsɪzəm
narcissism
ˈnɑːsɪˌsɪzəm
neoclassicism
ˌniːəʊˈklæsɪˌsɪzəm
neuroticism
njʊˈrɒtɪˌsɪzəm
paroxysm
ˈpærəkˌsɪzəm
romanticism
rəʊˈmæntɪˌsɪzəm
scholasticism
skəˈlæstɪˌsɪzəm
solipsism
ˈsɒlɪpˌsɪzəm
witticism
ˈwɪtɪˌsɪzəm

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE HETEROSEXISM

heteroscedastic
heteroscedasticity
heteroscian
heterosexist
heterosexual
heterosexuality
heterosexually
heterosis
heterosocial
heterosociality
heterosomatous
heterospecific
heterosporous
heterospory
heterostrophic
heterostrophy
heterostyled
heterostylism
heterostylous
heterostyly

WORDS THAT END LIKE HETEROSEXISM

activism
autism
bruxism
Buddhism
capitalism
hedonism
ism
journalism
Judaism
Ku Kluxism
Marxism
mechanism
metabolism
phoenixism
prism
professionalism
racism
sexism
terrorism
tourism

Synonyms and antonyms of heterosexism in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «heterosexism» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF HETEROSEXISM

Find out the translation of heterosexism to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of heterosexism from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «heterosexism» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

异性恋
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

heterosexismo
570 millions of speakers

English

heterosexism
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

heterosexism
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

heterosexism
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

гетеросексизм
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

heterossexismo
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

heterosexism
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

hétérosexisme
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Heteroseksisme
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Heterosexismus
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

異性愛主義
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

heterosexism
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Heteroseksisme
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

heterosexism
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

heterosexism
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

Heterosexism
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

heteroseksizmin
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

eterosessismo
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

heteroseksizm
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

гетеросексізм
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

heterosexism
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

heterosexism
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

heteroseksisme
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

hetero
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

heterosexisme
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of heterosexism

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «HETEROSEXISM»

The term «heterosexism» is regularly used and occupies the 96.683 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «HETEROSEXISM» OVER TIME

The graph expresses the annual evolution of the frequency of use of the word «heterosexism» during the past 500 years. Its implementation is based on analysing how often the term «heterosexism» appears in digitalised printed sources in English between the year 1500 and the present day.

Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about heterosexism

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QUOTES WITH «HETEROSEXISM»

Famous quotes and sentences with the word heterosexism.
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Gary L. Francione
Just as we reject racism, sexism, ageism, and heterosexism, we reject speciesism. The species of a sentient being is no more reason to deny the protection of this basic right than race, sex, age, or sexual orientation is a reason to deny membership in the human moral community to other humans.

10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «HETEROSEXISM»

Discover the use of heterosexism in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to heterosexism and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
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Heterosexism: An Ethical Challenge
A ground-breaking book that shows that the prevailing sexual ethic is no longer useful.
Patricia Beattie Jung, Ralph F. Smith, 1993
2
Overcoming Heterosexism and Homophobia: Strategies that Work
In this carefully crafted volume, Michael Kort describes the wartime circumstances and thinking that form the context for the decision to use these weapons, surveys the major debates related to that decision, and provides a comprehensive ...
James Thomas Sears, Walter L. Williams, 1997
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Preventing heterosexism and homophobia
Ultimately, this book examines both the risks and joys of being gay, lesbian, and bisexual, and how to prevent heterosexism and its effects on the lives of all people, including those of heterosexuals.
Esther D. Rothblum, Lynne A. Bond, 1996
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Addressing Homophobia and Heterosexism on College Campuses
Teaching the Teachers: Confronting Homophobia and Heterosexism in Teacher Education Programs Anne Zavalkoff SUMMARY. This paper presents a conceptual tool designed to help teacher education students think critically about the ...
Elizabeth Cramer, 2014
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Deconstructing Heterosexism in the Counseling Professions: A ...
Deconstructing Heterosexism in the Counseling Professions uses the personal narratives of lesbian, gay, bisexual, and heterosexual counseling psychologists and counselor educators to deconstruct the heterosexist discourse in the counseling ...
James M Croteau, Julianne S Lark, Melissa A Lidderdale, 2004
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Heterosexism in Contemporary World Religion: Problem and ...
Heterosexism in Contemporary World Religion seeks to draw out strands in each major religion that are antidotal to such practices and attitudes. Book jacket.
Marvin Mahan Ellison, Judith Plaskow, 2007
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COMMUNITY ORGANIZING AGAINST HOMOPH: The World Through ...
This book presents insights from activists in dramatically diverse cultures working toward a common goal—the eradication of sexual oppression.
Samantha Wehbi, 2013
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Challenging homophobia and heterosexism: lesbian, gay, ...
This volume is designed for professionals interested in building safe and inclusive work and learning environments for adults related to sexual orientation, gender identity and gender expression.
Robert J. Hill, 2006
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Health Care for Lesbians and Gay Men: Confronting Homophobia ...
Chapters in this book cover: how homophobia and negative attitudes can directly compromise the care given to lesbians and gay men. heterosexism and biases which exclude the partners of gay men and lesbians from participating in the care of ...
K. Jean Peterson, 1996
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Managing Heterosexism and Biphobia: A Revealing Black ...
Research on racial identity and bisexual identity formation is enjoying favorable growth.
Grady L. Garner (Jr), 2008

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «HETEROSEXISM»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term heterosexism is used in the context of the following news items.
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A Gay Dad Sounds Off On Christians Who Are Reluctant To Attend …
Rather than exuding homophobia, these seemed to be more from a place of heterosexism. The opponents were not specifically looking to ... «Huffington Post, Jul 15»
2
Activists celebrate - Bay Area Reporter
"Queer Nation arose at a time when blatant heterosexism was the norm, the Supreme Court had recently affirmed the criminality of gay sex, ... «Bay Area Reporter, Jul 15»
3
UNC freshman orientation: Conform or be cast out - Chatham …
The actors performed four skits, each addressing a cardinal sin of the liberal perspective—racism, sexism, heterosexism, and class politics. «Chatham Journal Weekly, Jul 15»
4
Embracing White Men as Diversity and Inclusion Allies
... of white male privilege and strives to help them to "understand how systemic racism, sexism, heterosexism, and classism operate as systemic ... «The Legal Intelligencer, Jul 15»
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National Science Foundation to grant $300K to make engineering …
... completed " Safe Zone training" at the university and have "pledged to stand against heterosexism, homophobia, biphobia, and transphobia.". «Campus Reform, Jul 15»
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Religious freedom and the uncompelling case for 'biblical marriage'
... but they still get away with appealing to the Bible to authorize anti-gay positions or heterosexism. The simplest response to that could be that ... «News & Observer, Jul 15»
7
'Trigger warnings': Good policy or limits on learning?
... sexism, heterosexism, cissexism, ableism, and other issues of privilege and oppression." (Cissexism is defined as bias against those who are ... «Salt Lake Tribune, Jul 15»
8
Seinfeld's jab at college students was nothing at all
Using his daughter as an example, Seinfeld criticized youth's overuse and misuse of "ism" words (racism, sexism, heterosexism, etc.). Using a ... «Albany Times Union, Jul 15»
9
South Asian LGBTQ Activists: We Still Have a Long Way to go
... to their multiple minority statuses, many queer individuals are subjected to microaggressions associated with both racism and heterosexism. «India.com, Jul 15»
10
When slavery won't die: The oppressive Biblical mentality America …
Systems of injustice—racism, sexism, heterosexism—the ways that these systems manifest themselves systemically and structurally is violent. «Raw Story, Jul 15»

REFERENCE
« EDUCALINGO. Heterosexism [online]. Available <https://educalingo.com/en/dic-en/heterosexism>. Apr 2024 ».
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