The term heterosexual was first used in the United States only as far back as 1892. At that time, what cultural meaning was most commonly assigned to the term, according to Victorian ideals?

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Asa White

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The term heterosexual was first used in the United States only as far back as 1892. At that time, what cultural meaning was most commonly assigned to the term, according to Victorian ideals?

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Ralph Ali · Answer 1

According to Victorians, heterosexuals were termed negative because they were seen as defiling religious teaching and principles which sees sex as a means of reproduction not just a means of having fun.

The word "heterosexual" was formed along with the word "homosexual" in 1869 by Karl Maria Kertbeny.