heterosexism — [het΄ər ō seks′iz΄əm] n. discrimination against, insensitivity toward, or prejudicial stereotyping of, homosexuals by heterosexuals heterosexist adj., n … English World dictionary
Heterosexism — Articleissues OR=June 2008 refimprove=August 2007Heterosexism is a term that applies to attitudes, bias, and discrimination in favor of opposite sex sexuality and relationships. It can include the presumption that everyone is heterosexual or that … Wikipedia
heterosexism — noun Date: 1972 discrimination or prejudice by heterosexuals against homosexuals • heterosexist adjective … New Collegiate Dictionary
heterosexism — heterosexist, n., adj. /het euhr euh sek siz euhm/, n. a prejudiced attitude or discriminatory practices against homosexuals by heterosexuals. [HETERO(SEXUAL) + SEXISM] * * * … Universalium
heterosexism — noun a) The assumption made when relating to others that everyone is heterosexual. b) Discrimination against homosexuals, bisexuals and asexuals in favor of heterosexuals. See Also: heterosexist, heteronormative … Wiktionary
heterosexism — noun discrimination or prejudice against homosexuals on the assumption that heterosexuality is the norm. Derivatives heterosexist adjective … English new terms dictionary
heterosexism — het·ero·sexism … English syllables
heterosexism — het•er•o•sex•ism [[t]ˌhɛt ər əˈsɛk sɪz əm[/t]] n. cvb soc a prejudiced attitude or discriminatory practices against homosexuals by heterosexuals • Etymology: 1975–80 het er•o•sex′ist, n. adj … From formal English to slang
heterosexism — /hɛtəroʊˈsɛksɪzəm/ (say hetuhroh seks1zuhm) noun a prejudice against any non heterosexual form of behaviour, identity, relationship, or community …
heterosexism — noun discrimination in favor of heterosexual and against homosexual people • Hypernyms: ↑discrimination, ↑favoritism, ↑favouritism … Useful english dictionary
