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The belief that heterosexual activities and institutions are better than those with a genderless or homosexual orientation

heterosexism

Psychology The belief that heterosexual activities and institutions are better than those with a genderless or homosexual orientation. See Homophobia.

het·er·o·sex·ism

(het'ĕr-ō-sek'sizm)
A belief that heterosexuality is the only normal and acceptable sexual orientation and is superior to other orientations. Heterosexism discriminates against and excludes people on the basis of sexual orientation.
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