Homophobia and heterosexism are often used interchangeably, but they describe different forms of bias that continue to shape LGBTQ+ experiences. In this video, we explore the difference between homophobia and heterosexism, how subtle assumptions can reinforce inequality, and why recognizing everyday bias is an important step toward creating more inclusive communities.

Learn how homophobia, heterosexism, and microaggressions affect LGBTQ+ people and what we can all do to foster greater understanding, respect, and inclusion.

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Listen to the full podcast episode: https://www.ajadedgay.com/118-heterosexism-take-off-the-straight-jacket/

Read more on the topic in my blog: https://www.ajadedgay.com/blog/heterosexism-explained-how-systemic-discrimination-affects-lgbtq-people/

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Sources:
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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