Even small children in school sports are often subjected to this potentially hurtful way of thinking. Heteronormativity, or the notion that heteroexuality is “normal” and preferred, has always been the dominant standard for most of sports culture. However, in the world of sports that is not always the case. That really feels like a win for everyone.
With the prevalence of homosexual and transgender people appearing in pop culture these days, it would appear that tolerance and acceptance of each other’s differences is on the rise in this country. It has become a symbol of victory for the LGBT community and its advocates. On June 26th, 2015, history was made as same-sex marriage was legalized nationwide in the United States.
