Heterosexism is a system of attitudes, biases, and discrimination that privileges heterosexuality and marginalizes and oppresses LGBTQ+ people. This pervasive bias can lead to significant negative impacts on LGBTQ+ individuals, including increased rates of mental health issues, social isolation, and barriers to accessing healthcare and other essential services.
In this episode, we’re delving into the concept of heterosexism, exploring how it manifests in various aspects of society, the trauma it can inflict on LGBTQ+ individuals, and strategies for overcoming this pervasive bias.
Full Episode:
https://www.ajadedgay.com/118-heterosexism-take-off-the-straight-jacket/
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Additional Resources:
Homophobia (Definition)
https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/homophobia
George Weinberg
https://www.britannica.com/biography/George-Weinberg
Heterosexism (Definition)
https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/heterosexism
The Stonewall Riots: Coming Out in the Streets
https://www.amazon.com/Stonewall-Riots-Coming-Out-Streets/dp/1419737201
Heroes of Stonewall: Craig Rodwell
https://worldqueerstory.wordpress.com/tag/heterosexism/
Beyond “Homophobia”: Thinking About Sexual Prejudice and Stigma in the Twenty-First Century
https://lgbpsychology.org/html/Herek_2004_SRSP.pdf
Prejudice, Social Stress, and Mental Health in Lesbian, Gay, and Bisexual Populations: Conceptual Issues and Research Evidence
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2072932/
The Context of Anti-Gay Violence
https://www.semanticscholar.org/paper/The-Context-of-Anti-Gay-Violence-Herek/dad97abb11fe187268c575d6101d8ab7bc579b04
Homophobia: A Weapon of Sexism
https://siecus.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/21-3.pdf
Heterosexism & Homophobia
https://case.edu/lgbt/safe-zone/heterosexism-homophobia
Heterosexist Microaggressions, Student Academic Experience and Perception of Campus Climate: Findings From an Italian Higher Education Context
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7162275/
Microaggressions in Everyday Life: Race, Gender, and Sexual Orientation
https://www.amazon.com/Microaggressions-Everyday-Life-Gender-Orientation/dp/047049140X
How Heterosexism Can Be Traumatic
https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/lgbtq-affirmative-psychology/202212/how-heterosexism-can-be-traumatic
How to Combat Heterosexism
https://www.k-state.edu/counseling/services/resources/self_help/heterosexism.html
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