Bryan took his two-year-old daughter to daycare. Once inside, one of the workers introduced her to the other children and told her to not go and pick out a boyfriend because she was too young. This interaction provides an example of

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The interaction assumes a heterosexual orientation by suggesting the girl should not pick out a boyfriend, implying that relationships or attractions should be between different genders. This is an example of heterosexism, which is the presumption of heterosexuality as a norm or standard.

Bryan Took His Two-Year-Old Daughter to Daycare