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Heteronormativity

... is the assumption that heterosexuality is the default, preferred, 'normal' state for human beings because of the belief that people fall into one or other category of a strict gender binary . Thus it involves the further assumption that someone's biological sex, sexuality, gender identity, and gender roles are aligned. Such assumptions marginalize lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender people. 
(Harris J, White V (2018). A Dictionary of Social Work and Social Care. Oxford University Press. p. 335, 08.05.2020)

The following links give an overview on the topic of heteronormativity.

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  • Eine Person steht vor dem Seminargebäude der UzK mit einem Schild vor dem Gesicht mit dem Logo der Kampagne #unboxingdiscrimination und der Aufschrift: Und dafür engagieren Sie sich? Das ist doch komplett unnötig? Enlarged view: Heteronormativität_Post
    "Why are you advocating for queer students? That is completely unnecessary!"
  • In the lecture hall building, a poster is placed on a folded-out table on which, next to the logo of the #unboxingdiscrimination campaign, the handwritten text: "I am trans and my outward appearance and voice do not yet match my gender identity. So I can understand why confusion can arise among my fellow men. However, if - as recently in a seminar - my correction is ignored and no reaction is made to my instructions on how I would like to be addressed, then I find this extremely unpleasant. Enlarged view: 020_10_Post_2_311.png
    "I am trans and my outer appearance and voice do not yet match my gender identity. So I can understand why this can lead to confusion. However, if – as happened recently in a seminar – my correction is ignored and there is no reaction to my instructions on how I would like to be addressed, then I find this extremely unpleasant.“