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The Coming Out Handbook

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Heterosexism
[ het-uh-roh-sek-siz-uhm ]

A system of attitudes, biases, and discrimination in favor of heterosexuality and heterosexual relationships. It can include the assumption that other people are heterosexual, or that straight attractions and relationships are the only norm, and therefore superior.