What is homophobia and heterosexism?
Homophobia: Phobias refer to the fear, hatred, or dislike of queer individuals. Heterosexism refers to a system of beliefs and practices that exclude and demean those who are, or are perceived to be, same-sex oriented. Heterosexism includes the promotion by individuals and/or institutions of the superiority of heterosexuality over all other orientations. Heterosexism can be intentional or unintentional. Like other forms of discrimination, it is often invisible to those who are not its targets. heterosexual. It is also believing heterosexuality to be superior to homosexuality and all other sexual orientations.
