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heterosexual

D1 term

Different-sex relationship A relationship of people of two different sexes. Preferred over “opposite-sex,” which assumes only two immutable sexes. Culture & Concepts

H2 terms

Heteronormativity Beliefs and practices that enforce a strict gender binary and position heterosexuality as the norm; assumes alignment of sex, gender, and sex charact… Culture & Concepts
Heterosexual A person who identifies as a man attracted only to women, or a person who identifies as a woman attracted only to men. Identity

S1 term

Straight / Heterosexual Describes attraction to a different gender, typically within the male/female binary. It is often the default setting society pushes on everyone. Identity & Community