Because no matter what traits people identify with, stereotypes always follow what people >appear< to be. I’m not saying that I’m glad that the situation you described enforces heteronormativity, or that those involved intend to; but it does, either way, because what people see at first glance is exactly what stereotypes are based off of.
Do cis-passing NB people who like the opposite sex perpetuate stereotypes?
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Because no matter what traits people identify with, stereotypes always follow what people >appear< to be. I’m not saying that I’m glad that the situation you described enforces heteronormativity, or that those involved intend to; but it does, either way, because what people see at first glance is exactly what stereotypes are based off of.