homonormativity

Homonormativity is the idea that certain norms or standards, often reflecting mainstream or traditional beliefs, are seen as the ideal for LGBTQ+ individuals. It can involve promoting lifestyles that resemble heteronormative ideas—such as monogamy, domesticity, and traditional gender roles—as the preferred or "normal" way for queer people to exist. This can sometimes marginalize or overlook diverse identities and experiences within the LGBTQ+ community by valuing conformity to these norms, rather than recognizing and celebrating a wide range of expressions and relationships.