ettänormatiivinen
Ettänormatiivinen is a Swedish term that describes a societal structure or ideology that assumes heterosexuality as the default and only acceptable sexual orientation. This perspective often marginalizes or renders invisible any sexual orientations that deviate from heterosexuality, such as homosexuality, bisexuality, pansexuality, and asexuality. In an ettänormatiivinen society, relationships and social norms are typically built around the idea of a male-female pairing, and other forms of relationships may be misunderstood, stigmatized, or legally unrecognized.
The concept of ettänormatiivisyys highlights how deeply ingrained heterosexuality can be in cultural practices, language, and