heterosexism in English
noun
1
discrimination or prejudice against homosexuals on the assumption that heterosexuality is the normal sexual orientation.
As the authors themselves note, however, their text is limited in addressing how class and economic issues intersect with racism, sexism, anti-Semitism, heterosexism , ageism, and able-ism.
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1. Ableism is “the oppression you’ve never heard of.” While most people can agree that racism, sexism, and homophobia/heterosexism are legitimate social concerns, many people don’t even know that Ableism exists
2. Structures of social disadvantage sexism, racism, classism, ableism, heterosexism, ageism and their intersections - are increasingly understood to have profound relevance for women's health. These factors impact directly and negatively on women's health, and shape and constrain what individuals can do to promote their health (Walters, 1995; Graham, 1990).