This thesis explores the concept of compulsory heterosexuality, employing theories of social constructivism and the theoretical framework of Pierre Bourdieu, with an emphasis on the concept of symbolic violence. The initial part of the thesis is focused on a detailed review of key terms and concepts relevant to understanding sexual orientation and identity beyond the heterosexual one. Furthermore, the thesis investigates how social interactions shape the perception of heterosexuality as the norm, using Berger and Luckmann's theory of society as a socially constructed reality to better understand this phenomenon. Through this approach, heterosexuality is unveiled as a social institution that individuals, through the process of socialization, experience as natural and given. The thesis also implements Bourdieu's theory for a deeper understanding of compulsory heterosexuality as a form of symbolic domination. According to Bourdieu, the symbolic violence of compulsory heterosexuality manifests through a subtle power that guides individuals towards heteronormative standards, often without their awareness. Namely, the thesis approaches compulsory heterosexuality as a form of symbolic violence that is internalized within ourselves through upbringing and which an individual does not perceive as violence but unconsciously reproduces behavior that is in accordance with imposed standards. The thesis highlights that compulsory heterosexuality and heteronormativity are not just individual beliefs but are rooted in social structures that exert symbolic power and reproduce inequalities, highlighting the challenges faced by nonheterosexual individuals.