Cis-Heteronormativity
Cis-heteronormativity makes heterosexual and cisgender identities seem normal and expected in healthcare workplaces. Risk was often connected to cis-heteronormative workplace cultures where violating normative expectations could threaten a…
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Cis-heteronormativity makes heterosexual and cisgender identities seem normal and expected in healthcare workplaces. Risk was often connected to cis-heteronormative workplace cultures where violating normative expectations could threaten acceptance. Heteronormativity influenced disclosure at intrapersonal, interpersonal, and institutional levels. Healthcare workplace norms can make LGBTQ+ identity appear risky, irrelevant, or unprofessional even while heterosexual and cisgender identities remain routinely visible.