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.

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• Listen to Episode 39. We Are Family: Part 1 (with Michelle Loveless)
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• Listen to Episode 63. The Stonewall Riots
• Listen to Episode 69. That's So Gay (You Really Shouldn't Say That)

Additional Resources:

• Homophobia Definition
• George Weinberg
• Heterosexism (Definition)
• The Stonewall Riots: Coming Out in the Streets
• Heroes of Stonewall: Craig Rodwell
• Beyond “Homophobia”: Thinking About Sexual Prejudice and Stigma in the Twenty-First Century
• Prejudice, Social Stress, and Mental Health in Lesbian, Gay, and Bisexual Populations: Conceptual Issues and Research Evidence
• The Context of Anti-Gay Violence
• Homophobia: A Weapon of Sexism
• Heterosexism & Homophobia
• Heterosexist Microaggressions, Student Academic Experience and Perception of Campus Climate: Findings From an Italian Higher Education Context
• Microaggressions in Everyday Life: Race, Gender, and Sexual Orientation
• How Heterosexism Can Be Traumatic
• How to Combat Heterosex

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