Heterosexuality
noun
The romantic or sexual attraction between people of opposite sexes.
The majority of society still views heterosexuality as the norm.
Often appears as...
- exploring heterosexuality
- heterosexuality is natural
noun
A way of describing someone who is sexually attracted to people of the opposite sex.
Tom realized his heterosexuality at a very young age.
Often appears as...
- assert heterosexuality
- clarify heterosexuality
noun
The romantic or sexual attraction between people of opposite sexes.
The majority of society still views heterosexuality as the norm.
Often appears as...
- exploring heterosexuality
- heterosexuality is natural
noun
A way of describing someone who is sexually attracted to people of the opposite sex.
Tom realized his heterosexuality at a very young age.
Often appears as...
- assert heterosexuality
- clarify heterosexuality
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Cultural Sensitivity
Understanding perceptions of heterosexuality can vary greatly across different cultures and communities.
In some cultures, heterosexuality is assumed until stated otherwise.
Pro Tip 2/3Dating Context
The term is often used when people talk about their dating preferences or experiences.
She prefers dating men because her heterosexuality aligns with that.
Pro Tip 3/3Identity Clarification
Sometimes, people state their heterosexuality to clarify misunderstandings about their sexual orientation.
To avoid any confusion, he made it clear that he identifies with heterosexuality.
Pro Tip 1/3Cultural Sensitivity
Understanding perceptions of heterosexuality can vary greatly across different cultures and communities.
In some cultures, heterosexuality is assumed until stated otherwise.
Pro Tip 2/3Dating Context
The term is often used when people talk about their dating preferences or experiences.
She prefers dating men because her heterosexuality aligns with that.
Pro Tip 3/3Identity Clarification
Sometimes, people state their heterosexuality to clarify misunderstandings about their sexual orientation.
To avoid any confusion, he made it clear that he identifies with heterosexuality.
Pro Tip 1/3Cultural Sensitivity
Understanding perceptions of heterosexuality can vary greatly across different cultures and communities.
In some cultures, heterosexuality is assumed until stated otherwise.
Pro Tip 2/3Dating Context
The term is often used when people talk about their dating preferences or experiences.
She prefers dating men because her heterosexuality aligns with that.
Pro Tip 3/3Identity Clarification
Sometimes, people state their heterosexuality to clarify misunderstandings about their sexual orientation.
To avoid any confusion, he made it clear that he identifies with heterosexuality.
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Quote examples
Judith Butler
American Philosopher
I think we won't be able to understand the operations of trans-phobia, homophobia, if we don't understand how certain kinds of links are forged between gender and sexuality in the minds of those who want masculinity to be absolutely separate from femininity and heterosexuality to be absolutely separate from homosexuality.
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Edward Gorey
American Author
I realize that homosexuality is a serious problem for anyone who is - but then, of course, heterosexuality is a serious problem for anyone who is, too. And being a man is a serious problem and being a woman is, too. Lots of things are problems.
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Morrissey
English Musician
War, I thought, was the most negative aspect of male heterosexuality. If more men were homosexual, there would be no wars, because homosexual men would never kill other men, whereas heterosexual men love killing other men.
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Ed Case
American Politician
I believe that the fact and the reality of homosexuality and heterosexuality and of opposite and same-gender unions should be taught in our public schools without a value judgement system also being offered.
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Simone de Beauvoir
French Writer
In itself, homosexuality is as limiting as heterosexuality: the ideal should be to be capable of loving a woman or a man; either, a human being, without feeling fear, restraint, or obligation.
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Lisa Kennedy Montgomery
American Author
I have never kissed a woman, but Madonna in all her glory with coney bras and burgundy black 'Vogue' lips makes me rethink my heterosexuality.
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Bruce Jackson
Public Servant
America has the longest prison sentences in the West, yet the only condition long sentences demonstrably cure is heterosexuality.
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Pim Fortuyn
Dutch Politician
In Holland, homosexuality is treated the same way as heterosexuality. In what Islamic country does that happen?
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Jeanette Winterson
British Novelist
I think heterosexuality and homosexuality are a kind of psychosis, and the truth is somewhere in the middle.
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Rostam Batmanglij
American Musician
I don't think teenagers in 2017 identify with heterosexuality, and that's a positive.
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Judith Butler
American Philosopher
I think we won't be able to understand the operations of trans-phobia, homophobia, if we don't understand how certain kinds of links are forged between gender and sexuality in the minds of those who want masculinity to be absolutely separate from femininity and heterosexuality to be absolutely separate from homosexuality.
Quote examples
Edward Gorey
American Author
I realize that homosexuality is a serious problem for anyone who is - but then, of course, heterosexuality is a serious problem for anyone who is, too. And being a man is a serious problem and being a woman is, too. Lots of things are problems.
Quote examples
Morrissey
English Musician
War, I thought, was the most negative aspect of male heterosexuality. If more men were homosexual, there would be no wars, because homosexual men would never kill other men, whereas heterosexual men love killing other men.
Quote examples
Ed Case
American Politician
I believe that the fact and the reality of homosexuality and heterosexuality and of opposite and same-gender unions should be taught in our public schools without a value judgement system also being offered.
Quote examples
Simone de Beauvoir
French Writer
In itself, homosexuality is as limiting as heterosexuality: the ideal should be to be capable of loving a woman or a man; either, a human being, without feeling fear, restraint, or obligation.
Quote examples
Lisa Kennedy Montgomery
American Author
I have never kissed a woman, but Madonna in all her glory with coney bras and burgundy black 'Vogue' lips makes me rethink my heterosexuality.
Quote examples
Bruce Jackson
Public Servant
America has the longest prison sentences in the West, yet the only condition long sentences demonstrably cure is heterosexuality.
Quote examples
Pim Fortuyn
Dutch Politician
In Holland, homosexuality is treated the same way as heterosexuality. In what Islamic country does that happen?
Quote examples
Jeanette Winterson
British Novelist
I think heterosexuality and homosexuality are a kind of psychosis, and the truth is somewhere in the middle.
Quote examples
Rostam Batmanglij
American Musician
I don't think teenagers in 2017 identify with heterosexuality, and that's a positive.
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