Asked by Leilani Rebecca on Mar 10, 2024

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Omar's mother assumes that he will find a nice girl to settle down with and have lots of children in the future. According to the textbook, what social assumption does this statement best reflect?

A) selective heterosexuality
B) hegemonic sexuality
C) monogamous normativity
D) heteronormativity

Heteronormativity

Is the belief that sex is binary (one is either male or female as conventionally understood), that sex ought to be perfectly aligned with gender, and that sexual relations are appropriate only between people of the opposite sex.

Social Assumption

Preconceived notions or generalized beliefs held by individuals about other people, groups, or societal norms, often without supportive evidence or personal experience.

  • Understand the concept of heteronormativity and its implications in society.
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Jaiana GardayaMar 10, 2024
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D
Explanation :
This statement reflects heteronormativity, which is the assumption that people are heterosexual and that male-female attractions and relationships are the norm, thereby marginalizing other sexual orientations.