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Heterosexism: A Summary And Analysis

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Heterosexism is a belief that the opposite sex is the only real sexual orientation. Summary of example: In 2014 Michael Sam, the all-American college football star from Missouri who shocked football and the world when he came out. With his future on the line, Sam has courageously refused to be closeted or be untruthful about his sexuality. At a packed press conference where he stood as the first-ever out NFL-bound player, Sam proudly wore a rainbow pin on his chest inscribed “Stand With Sam.” When a beautifully handsome, talented, articulate, well-mannered 260-lb young man likes to be a mean defensive end, throw blocks and tackles, rush passers, and kiss and sleep with men instead of women. Most people 's minds go on a trip and start to not

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