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discrimination vs heterosexism

heterosexism vs discrimination

discrimination and heterosexism both are nouns.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
discrimination Yes No No No
heterosexism Yes No No No
As nouns, heterosexism is a hyponym of discrimination; that is, heterosexism is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than discrimination:
  • discrimination: unfair treatment of a person or group on the basis of prejudice
  • heterosexism: discrimination in favor of heterosexual and against homosexual people
discrimination (noun) heterosexism (noun)
unfair treatment of a person or group on the basis of prejudice discrimination in favor of heterosexual and against homosexual people
the cognitive process whereby two or more stimuli are distinguished
Difference between discrimination and heterosexism

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