A group of male friends are out having a pub crawl when they come across a gay couple walking hand in hand.The group taunt the gay couple with jibes and comments like,"You ought to find a girl like everyone else." Which term best identifies the pub crawlers' point of view?

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Heteronormativity refers to the assumption that heterosexuality is the norm and that any deviation from it is abnormal. The pub crawlers' comments suggest that they believe everyone should be heterosexual, ignoring the existence of homosexuality. This is an example of heteronormativity rather than outright discrimination or prejudice, although it could be classified as a form of gay bashing.

A Group of Male Friends Are Out Having a Pub