After "liking" a picture from a gay pride parade on Facebook, John started to receive hurtful text messages from friends accusing him of being gay.Then all of his soccer teammates refused to be in the locker room with him at the same time.Which term refers to this type of discrimination?
A)heterosexism
B)sexism
C)ableism
D)racism

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Heterosexism refers to discrimination or prejudice against individuals who identify as LGBT+ or who are perceived to be LGBT+. In this scenario, John is being discriminated against because his friends assume that he is gay and are using hurtful language against him. His soccer teammates are also showing discrimination by refusing to be in the locker room with him.

After "Liking" a Picture from a Gay Pride Parade on Facebook