Heteronormativity

Definition

Heteronormativity refers to the assumption that heterosexuality is the norm and that all individuals are expected to conform to traditional gender roles and relationships.

Related terms

LGBTQ+: An acronym for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, and Queer/Questioning. It represents diverse sexual orientations and gender identities outside of the heterosexual and cisgender norms.

Cultural Relativism:

The belief that cultural practices should be understood within the context of their own culture rather than judged by the standards of another culture.

Gender Spectrum: The concept that gender exists on a continuum rather than being strictly binary (male or female), recognizing non-binary and genderqueer identities.