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What is heteronormativity?

Heteronormativity is the assumption that everyone in society is heterosexual. It is the ingrained belief that heterosexuality is normal or 'being straight' is considered the norm. However this is not true! Gender and sexual identities are a spectrum and people can be anywhere on the spectrum.


Sources:

https://www.verywellmind.com/what-is-heteronormativity-5191883

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