The term "heteronormativity" refers to the assumption that everyone is straight and cisgendered (i.e., assigned at birth with their biological gender identity matching their gender expression), which...
In a heteronormative healthcare system, stigma can have a significant negative impact on queer individuals seeking medical attention. This includes delayed diagnoses, misdiagnoses, and mistreatment...
The issue of stigma has been at the forefront of discussions about healthcare systems, particularly those that are built around heteronormativity. Stigmas associated with different types of...