Much of the language used when discussing wedding planning is heteronormative, which can alienate homosexual couples.
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Heteronormativity — is a term to describe the marginalization of non heterosexual lifestyles and the view that heterosexuality is the normal sexual orientation. Instances may include the idea that people fall into two distinct and complementary categories: male and… … Wikipedia
Queer — has traditionally meant odd or unusual, but is now also used to refer to anyone who is not heteronormative. Its use in reference to LGBT (gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender, intersex) communities as well as those perceived to be members of those … Wikipedia
Collaborative therapy (Collaborative Language Systems) — Collaborative therapy Developed by Dr. Harlene Anderson, [http://users.california.com/ rathbone/names.htm#HarleneAnderson] along with Dr. Harold A. Goolishian (1924 1991), [http://users.california.com/ rathbone/names.htm] in the USA, this model… … Wikipedia
Collaborative therapy — Developed by Dr. Harlene Anderson,[1]along with Dr. Harold A. Goolishian (1924 1991),[2]in the USA, collaborative therapy could be especially useful for those clients who are well educated in any field or for those that have distrust of… … Wikipedia
Homosexuality in speculative fiction — (SF) refers to the incorporation of gay themes into science fiction or fantasy fiction and related genres. Such elements may include a lesbian, gay, bisexual or transexual LGBT character as the protagonist or a major character, or exploration of… … Wikipedia
Homophobia — (from Greek homós : one and the same; phóbos : fear, phobia) is an irrational fear of, aversion to, or discrimination against homosexuality.cite web|url=http://www.webster.com/dictionary/homophobia|title=webster.com|accessdate=2008 01… … Wikipedia
Neighbourhood unit — The concept of the neighbourhood unit, crystallised from the prevailing social and intellectual attitudes of the early 1900s by Clarence Perry, is an early diagrammatic planning model for residential development in metropolitan areas.[1] It was… … Wikipedia
Homonormativity — is defined as: norm that takes it for granted that everybody with any lesbian, gay, bisexual or transgender connection is and acts as if they were homosexual. Homosexuals are commonly defined as: persons who are attracted to individuals of the… … Wikipedia
Female genital cutting — (FGC), also known as female genital mutilation (FGM), female circumcision or female genital mutilation/cutting (FGM/C), refers to all procedures involving partial or total removal of the external female genitalia or other injury to the female… … Wikipedia
Transgender — (IPAEng|trænzˈdʒɛndɚ, from (Latin) derivatives [ trans … Wikipedia
