__________________ focuses on social processes that define homosexuality as deviant and legitimize heterosexuality as the only normal lifestyle.
A) Homophobia
B) Heterosexism
C) Heterophobia
D) Xenophobia

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Heterosexism refers to the social processes and attitudes that legitimize heterosexuality as the only normal and acceptable lifestyle, while marginalizing and stigmatizing those who do not conform to traditional heterosexual norms. Homophobia refers specifically to fear and hatred of homosexuality, while heterophobia refers to fear and hatred of heterosexuality. Xenophobia refers to fear and hatred of foreigners or outsiders.

__________________ Focuses on Social Processes That Define Homosexuality as Deviant