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'''Fornonormativity''' (FOR-no-norm-uh-TIV-ih-tee) is hereby proposed as a new word with the following denotation: Noun. A state of a society or organization in which [[fornication]] and related behaviors are presupposed to be normal, morally good, and expected. In a '''fornonormative''' social milieu, people who abstain from certain behaviors are considered [[Deviant behavior|deviant]]. In a more advanced fornonormative culture, in which a wider set of what are traditionally called [[Sexual immorality|sexually immoral]] behaviors has been normativized, people who oppose certain behaviors in any public way start to suffer actual [[persecution]].

'''Fornonormativity''' (FOR-no-norm-uh-TIV-ih-tee) is hereby proposed as a new word with the following denotation: Noun. A state of a society or organization in which [[fornication]] and related behaviors are presupposed to be normal, morally good, and expected. In a '''fornonormative''' social milieu, people who abstain from certain behaviors are considered [[Deviant behavior|deviant]]. In a more advanced fornonormative culture, in which a wider set of what are traditionally called [[Sexual immorality|sexually immoral]] behaviors has been normativized, people who oppose certain behaviors in any public way start to suffer actual [[persecution]].

==Discussion==

==Discussion==

"Fornonormativity" is a coinage from the Greek πορνεία (porneia), which in the New Testament refers to sexual immorality in general, for example, [[Adultery|adultery]], pre-marital sex, [[Homosexuality|homosexuality]], [[Lesbianism|lesbianism]], [[Bestiality|intercourse with animals]]. The set of sexual behaviors prohibited in the Bible intersects but is not identical to the set of behaviors that American fornonormativity seeks to elevate and protect. [[Incest]], for example, remains outside at present.

"Fornonormativity" is a coinage from the Greek πορνεία (porneia), which in the New Testament refers to sexual immorality in general, for example, [[adultery]], pre-marital sex, [[homosexuality]], [[lesbianism]], [[Bestiality|intercourse with animals]]. The set of sexual behaviors prohibited in the Bible intersects but is not identical to the set of behaviors that American fornonormativity seeks to elevate and protect. [[Incest]], for example, remains outside at present.

Fornonormativity also supports consequent behaviors such as [[Abortion on demand|abortion-on-demand]], which can be traced back to the normativization of pre-marital sex. The American fornonormative culture also created a large demand for easy [[Divorce|divorce]]. Fornonormativity is an important part of an adherent individual's susceptibility to the notion that a homosexually immoral relationship can be sanctified as [[Same-sex marriage|marriage]].

Fornonormativity also supports consequent behaviors such as [[Abortion on demand|abortion-on-demand]], which can be traced back to the normativization of pre-marital sex. The American fornonormative culture also created a large demand for easy [[divorce]]. Fornonormativity is an important part of an adherent individual's susceptibility to the notion that a homosexually immoral relationship can be sanctified as [[Same-sex marriage|marriage]].

To see an example of fornonormativity in action, consider the [[Situation comedy|sitcom]]. In most modern situation comedies, among other entertainment programs, there's a courtship-marriage sequence that has been drastically rearranged. Sex is expected long before any possibility of marriage. [[Cohabitation]] comes before marriage in a manner and with a frequency that sets this sequence forth as the norm.

To see an example of fornonormativity in action, consider the [[Situation comedy|sitcom]]. In most modern situation comedies, among other entertainment programs, there's a courtship-marriage sequence that has been drastically rearranged. Sex is expected long before any possibility of marriage. [[Cohabitation]] comes before marriage in a manner and with a frequency that sets this sequence forth as the norm.