Heterosexism

Ageism and Heterosexism in Hollywood

Brooke Lewis | Posted 05.21.2012

Read More: Hollywood, Ageism, Agism, Casting Heterosexism, Casting Agism, Hollywood Heterosexism, Heterosexism, Hollywood Ageism, Hollywood Agism, Casting Ageism, Gay Voices News
Brooke Lewis

Steven shared a few stories with me, and I was surprised by how often he actually deals with heterosexism in the entertainment industry. It seems as though he deals with it almost as much as I and my actress friends deal with ageism and sexism on the casting couch!

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The Assumption Of Heterosexuality When You Are A Feminine Lesbian

Megan Evans | Posted 04.05.2012

Read More: Heteronormativity, Lesbians, Femme Visibility, Heterosexism, Feminine Lesbians, Lesbian, Femme Lesbians, Gay Voices News
Megan Evans

I want femme lesbians to be recognised for who we are, to be acknowledged, accepted, and respected. I do not want to be seen as my partner's sister, and I do not want to be viewed as not truly belonging to the lesbian community.

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The Church Of Latter-Day Saints: Heterosexism, Racism And 'Revelation'

Warren J. Blumenfeld | Posted 04.16.2012

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Warren J. Blumenfeld

"Heterosexism" is pervasive throughout society and each of us, irrespective of sexual or gender identity and expression, is at risk of its harmful effects on many levels.

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LGBT Discrimination And The Promise Of Tikkun Olam

Warren J. Blumenfeld | Posted 03.15.2012

Read More: Cissexism, Religious Oppression, Heterosexism, Judaism, Religion and Sexuality, Lgbt, Judaism and Homosexuality, Gay Marriage, Gay Jews, LGBT Jews, Tikkun Olam, Religion News
Warren J. Blumenfeld

I have a hope. I hope we can all join together as allies to counter the misunderstanding, marginalization and oppression so we can make real the true potential of "Never Again."

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Heterosexism and GOP Presidential Candidates

Warren J. Blumenfeld | Posted 02.07.2012

Read More: Heterosexism, Lgbt, Republicans Homophobia, Republicans Heterosexism, Anti-Lgbt Discrimination, GOP Heterosexism, GOP Homophobia, Anti-Gay Discrimination, Gay Voices News
Warren J. Blumenfeld

Today, lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender people are targeted. Tomorrow, they may come for you. Everyone, therefore, has a self-interest in actively working to dismantle all the many forms of bigotry, including heterosexism.

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A How-to-Guide for a PC Halloween

Naima Ramos-Chapman | Posted 12.27.2011

Read More: Racism, Homosexuality, Halloween Costumes, Heterosexism, Postbourgie, Stereotypes, Racial Stereotypes, Slutwalk, Black Voices News
Naima Ramos-Chapman

Since any costume malfunction can end up in tragic social-suicide, I'd like to take the time to list a few do's and don'ts for costume choices in and out of the office.

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Confessions Of A Recovering Homophobe

Deborah Plummer | Posted 08.01.2011

Read More: Homophobia, Homosexuality, Heterosexism, Homophobes, Lgbt, Healthy Living News
Deborah Plummer

I've taught classes on the sexual orientation resolution process; I studied the Kinsey Report; I know the current sexual orientation scholarship. Some of my gay friends say I know more about the subject than they do. Yet I am a recovering homophobe.

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Oprah Is Not Gay, Folks!

Irene Monroe | Posted 11.17.2011

Read More: Women, Friends, Women's Issues, Oprah, Lesbian, Gays and Lesbians, Heterosexuality, Gay, Friendship, Oprah Winfrey, Gay Rights, Oprah Winfrey Show, Barbara Walters, Entertainment News, Heterosexism, Gay Issues, Gay Marriage, Healthy Living News
Irene Monroe

Oprah is known everywhere around the world, and has touched nearly everyone. Her media stardom and public ministry make her omnipresent as well as om...

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After Semenya: Tracking Male and Female, Injury and Insult

Philip N. Cohen | Posted 05.25.2011

Read More: Intersex, Olympics, Sex, Sexism, Track and Field, Caster Semenya, Heterosexism, Gender, The Playing Field, Entertainment News
Philip N. Cohen

Men's sex advantage in some sports is not a sexist myth, as The Nation would have you believe.

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Let the Episcopal Church say Amen

Irene Monroe | Posted 11.17.2011

Read More: LGBT Rights, Episcopal Church, Anglican Communion, Heterosexism, Archbishop Peter Akinola, Healthy Living News
Irene Monroe

The conservative arm of the Episcopal Church suggests that the openly-gay Bishop of New Hampshire, Rev. Robinson, should resign to avoid disintegration of the Anglican Communion

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Prejudice Alive and Well in the 2008 Elections

Abby L. Ferber | Posted 05.25.2011

Read More: Sociologists for Women in Society, 2008 Elections, Gay and Lesbian Marriage, Lesbian, Suicide, Special Needs Children, Election Results, Gay, Prejudice, Civil Rights, Lesbian and Straight Education Network, Children's Safety, California, Proposition 8, Children of Gay and Lesbian Parents, Gay and Lesbian Adoption, Homophobia, Gay and Lesbian Rights, Discrimination, Gay and Lesbian, Heterosexism, Gay Marriage, Politics News
Abby L. Ferber

Of course people always want to know if the children of LGBT parents are more likely to grow up to become gay or lesbian themselves. The answer is no.

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