ELI5: Explain Like I'm 5

Heteronormativity

Heteronormativity is a way of thinking that assumes that everyone is either a boy or a girl and that only boys can like girls and girls can only like boys. It leaves out any other kind of relationship or sexuality and makes it seem like they are not normal. This can make people feel bad because it doesn’t recognize who they really are. Heteronormativity can also make people feel like they aren’t worthy or accepted.