Heterosexism
Heterosexism noun - Discrimination in favor of heterosexual and against homosexual people.
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Synonyms for Heterosexism
Sexism and heterosexism are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Sexism" instead a noun "Heterosexism".
Sexism
Sexism noun - Discriminatory or abusive behavior towards members of the opposite sex.
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Synonyms for Sexism
Heterosexism and sexism are semantically related. You can use "Heterosexism" instead a noun "Sexism".
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Related pairs
- bias and heterosexism
- bias and sexism
- prejudice and heterosexism
- prejudice and sexism
- discrimination and heterosexism
- discrimination and sexism
- inequity and heterosexism
- inequity and sexism
- intolerance and heterosexism
- intolerance and sexism
- bigotry and heterosexism
- bigotry and sexism
- favoritism and heterosexism
- favoritism and sexism
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- Many feminists will also argue that the term "equalism" or "egalitarianism" trivializes individual forms of discrimination by covering all forms of discrimination (sexism, racism, heterosexism, cissexism, classism, religious bigotry etc.) under one umbrella.
Source: Useful Notes / Feminism
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Heterosexism & Sexism. N.p., 2016. Web. 02 Aug. 2026. <https://thesaurus.plus/related/heterosexism/sexism>.
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