Meaning of compulsory heterosexuality | Babel Free
Definitions
The idea that heterosexuality is often assumed and forced upon individuals regardless of their own sexual orientation by a patriarchal and heteronormative society.
Examples
“In none of these books, which concern⟳ themselves with mothering, sex roles, relationships, and societal prescriptions for women, is compulsory heterosexuality ever examined as an institution powerfully affecting all these; or the idea of "preference" or "innate orientation" even indirectly questioned.”
“How could I have⟳ missed this milestone of compulsory heterosexuality? Who would teach⟳ my daughter whatever girls with fathers learned on these dates and dances, like⟳ how to wait⟳ for doors to be opened or hold⟳ a fork like⟳ an unmistakable catch⟳?”
CEFR level
B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
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