Kendra is an introductory sociology student. For a class project, she decides to study messages in the mass media. She notices that there are very few role models for young gays and lesbians. Kendra concludes that the messages in the media reflect __________.
Heteronormativity refers to the belief that heterosexual relationships are the norm and sexual orientation by default. The belief is also that heterosexuality is the only normal and natural expression of sexuality.
Kendra notices that there are very few role models for young gays and lesbians in the mass media, this is an example of heteronormativity, since the media mostly shows heterosexuality as the norm and natural expression of sexuality.
