human heterosexuality påbudt seksualitet compulsory sexuality compulsory heterosexuality https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Compulsory_heterosexuality https://lgbta.fandom.com/wiki/Compulsory_Heterosexuality https://lgbtqia.fandom.com/wiki/Compulsory_heterosexuality https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q11794989 The idea that heterosexuality is assumed and enforced by a patriarchal and heteronormative society. In this theory, heterosexuality is seen as able to be adopted by people regardless of their personal sexual orientation, heterosexuality is viewed as the natural state of both sexes, and deviation is seen as unfavorable. The term was popularized by Adrienne Rich in her 1980 essay titled "Compulsory Heterosexuality and Lesbian Existence". comphet glbtq Encyclopedia Project The Complete Dictionary of Sexology The Wiley Blackwell Encyclopedia of Gender and Sexuality Studies