Brett York

Brett York is a Charlotte, NC-based graphic and web designer who has fused his passion for fine art with computer aided design to become a great asset to many locally owned and operated businesses, as well as many national organizations. He has worked on many successful marketing campaigns, which has allowed him to cultivate his talents into producing a wide array of print and web designs.

Brett has over a decade of experience in print layout and design, and has worked closely with Public Relations professionals to bring a more professional and high-quality look to their printed and web collateral.� Some of these publications include Alumni Newsletters, Graduation Programs, and Athletic media guides.

Brett holds a degree in Graphic Arts and Imaging from Central Piedmont Community College, Inet+ certification, CIW (Certified Internet Webmaster) Associate certification, and CIW Professional certification. Brett serves as Webmaster for a variety of organizations and businesses including GBM News, BurtonWorks, Evans Realty – Charlotte, Sub Station II, Botanica San Expedito and Southview Church.

What is Heterosexism?

By Brett York
Published 07/8/2007

It is the promotion by institutions of the inherent superiority of heterosexuality and the assumption that everyone is and must be heterosexual. Like racism, sexism, and other forms of prejudice and discrimination, heterosexism awards privilege to members of the group with more power (heterosexuals).

This is the first time I have heard this term, but growing up in the "Bible Belt" makes one see this point of view over and over! I grew up thinking something was wrong with me because I did not feel the same way as I thought everyone else in the world did. I did not know anyone who was gay. I thought gay people were only in movies. It made me feel very confused and that I was alone.

I always wished that I had someone who I could have shared my feelings with growing up. It would have been so much easier and less sad.

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Comments

Comment #1 (Posted by Derryck)

December 23-2007: http://my.opera.com/BringBaka/ Religious Views On SEX & SEXUALITY: Most religious organizations subscribe to the view that SEX between two people of the opposite gender, is approved by their GOD or ALLAH. As long as the two individuals are married, socially accepted as man and wife, and sanctioned by the Church, Synagogue, Masjids, or Temple. * But who is qualified or authorized to determine one's sexual preferences, sexual desires, sexual stimulants, and needs? * And who has the authority to determine what is best for an individual, or two individuals in marriage sexually, in terms of what is the CORRECT or PROPER manner of sexual intercourse? * And who can adequately determine what is best form, posture, position, or mode of sexual intercourse? * And who has the right or authority to tell another that he or she MUST not indulge in sexual activities with the same gender? Conclusion: As far as I can recall, most religious authorities will say GOD or ALLAH to most of the above. But God or Allah never told me how to have sex, or what kind of sex I should indulge in, or what position sexually is favorable in his/her sight! And as far as I have read, Jesus never made such statements either! So why should the Church, Mosque, Masjids, Synagogue, Preachers, Immams, Pastors, Priests, or Nuns, tell me that what I do sexually is wrong or right in God's sight? Therefore, I decided long ago to go along with my feelings, desires, and needs sexually. And DAM anyone who think otherwise! Derryck S. Griffith. Educator-Advocate & Blogger.

Comment #2 (Posted by Leonard Goodwin)

I thought that the proper term for what you are talking and defining is heterosexualism.

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