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11. You made an incorrect assumption.
Thu May 14, 2015, 04:32 AM
May 2015

"Heterosexism is meant to signify the assumption on the part of heterosexuals that everyone is heterosexual unless otherwise informed." So, let's read the definition again:

a system of attitudes, bias, and discrimination in favor of opposite-sex sexuality and relationships. It can include the presumption that other people are heterosexual or that opposite-sex attractions and relationships are the only norm and therefore superior.


Do you see anything saying "on the part of heterosexuals"? No? Yeah, me neither. How it appears to me is your comments are a "poor heterosexuals" type of sentiment because they are the privileged class.

Your comments about language are nothing but a red herring and seem to be yet another "poor heterosexuals" having to adjust to new vocabulary. It really makes no sense at all. It is as absurd as a white person complaining black people can't/aren't called "colored" or "negroes" anymore.

"An as far as your final query goes, my trans sister in-law has said trans people are made to feel second class, inferior or merely ignored by gays and lesbians. She says she has experienced overt hostility from G and L people in bars."

That isn't heterosexism, that is anti-transgender bias. It is true the gay and lesbian community can be bigoted in that area, but then again, that is CISgendered privilege, which was NOT the topic. Heterosexism is about sexual orientation, not gender identity. And transgender issues are important too, but in regards to what is happening as described in my post, this is about those of us who are gay and lesbian or in a gay/lesbian relationship. Transgender people can be gay, lesbian, asexual, or straight.
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