heterosexism

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One of those - isms is "heterosexism," which a Public Allies training seminar in Chicago describes as a negative byproduct of "capitalism, white supremacy, patriarchy and male-dominated privilege."

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  1. noun Discrimination or prejudice against lesbians or gay men by heterosexual people.

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  • One of those - isms is "heterosexism," which a Public Allies training seminar in —  No Runny Eggs
  • One of those - isms is "heterosexism," which a Public Allies training seminar in Chicago describes as a negative byproduct of "capitalism, white supremacy, patriarchy and male-dominated privilege." —  The Radio Patriot
  • One of those isms is heterosexism, heterosexism, which a Public Allies training seminar in Chicago remember, founding member, Barack Obama. —  Celebrity gossip juicy celebrity rumors celebrity scandals Hollywood gossip blog from Hollywood Grind
  • He reinforced stereotypes of a patriarchal society, heterosexism, and the glorification of material wealth-which he equates with happiness and the suppression of racial and ethnic minorities. —  CampusProgress.org
  • They have their they have their tentacles into an organization that does good things but also teaches that heterosexism is a byproduct of capitalism, white supremacy, patriarchy and male dominated privilege. —  Faultline USA
 

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