This is one correct answer. Political and economic institutions promote and encourage heterosexual marriage by legally recognizing this union. Some researchers argue that by privileging heterosexual marriage in society, this preserves male dominance in society. ("Compulsory heterosexuality" assumes women are innately sexually oriented towards men; Adrienne Rich, 1980.).

The correct answer is "Both A & B."
 
 

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