binormativity

noun
/ˌbaɪ.nɔː.məˈtɪv.ɪ.ti/UK/ˌbaɪ.nɔːɹ.məˈtɪv.ə.ti/US

Etymology

From binormative + -ity.

Definitions

  1. The adoption of limiting (especially heterosexist-like) values, beliefs and norms into…

    The adoption of limiting (especially heterosexist-like) values, beliefs and norms into the bisexual community.

    • There exists a similar phenomenon of binormativity where by constructing a deviant bisexual other, the bisexual community is capable of upholding the dominant cultural code as well as its lesbian interpretation.
    • Not only heteronormativity, but also homo/binormativity are beginning to be feared, as they are perceived as limiting with respect to the 'rainbow' of sexual differences which exalts unstable and changeable indeterminateness […]
  2. The state or quality of being binormative, that is, of pertaining to, adhering to, or…

    The state or quality of being binormative, that is, of pertaining to, adhering to, or enforcing two norms.

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