US History – 1945 to Present
Heteronormativity is the cultural assumption that heterosexuality is the default or normal sexual orientation, often leading to the marginalization of LGBTQ+ identities. This concept not only reinforces traditional gender roles but also shapes societal institutions, policies, and norms that privilege heterosexual relationships while rendering other orientations invisible or abnormal. By creating a framework that favors heterosexual relationships, heteronormativity influences how individuals express their identities and impacts the broader struggle for equality within the context of the LGBTQ+ rights movement.
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