Explain the nuances of the relationships between the concepts of heteronormativity, gender, sexism, and social norms.
What will be an ideal response?
1. Gender is socially constructed as binary (i.e., man or woman) in our culture.
2. Gender and heteronormativity, the cultural standard for opposite-sex relationships, are social norms.
3. Men often face harsher penalties and more stigmas for pushing the boundaries of gender norms, because we live in a society characterized by patriarchy where traditionally male characteristics are more highly valued.
4. What is described above is an irony of sexism, which makes it easier for women to explore and identify as non-heterosexual.
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