homophobia

(noun)

Fear, dislike, or hate of homosexuals.

Related Terms

  • binary
  • heteronormative
  • Heterosexism
  • sexual orientation

(noun)

Fear, dislike, or hatred of homosexuals.

Related Terms

  • binary
  • heteronormative
  • Heterosexism
  • sexual orientation

Examples of homophobia in the following topics:

  • Sexual Orientation

    • In contrast, American male behavior is subject to strong social sanction if it veers into homosocial territory because of societal homophobia.
    • Open identification of one's sexual orientation may be hindered by homophobia and heterosexism.
    • Homophobia encompasses a range of negative attitudes and feelings toward homosexuality or people who are identified or perceived as being lesbian, gay, bisexual, or transgender (LGBT).
    • Homophobia is observable in critical and hostile behavior such as discrimination and violence on the basis of sexual orientations that are non-heterosexual.
    • Recognized types of homophobia include institutionalized homophobia (such as religious and state-sponsored homophobia) and internalized homophobia (in which people with same-sex attractions internalize, or believe, society's negative views and/or hatred of themselves).
  • Sexual Orientation

    • In contrast, American male behavior is subject to strong social sanction if it veers into homosocial territory because of societal homophobia.
    • Much of this discrimination is based on stereotypes, misinformation, and homophobia, an extreme or irrational aversion to homosexuals.
  • Discrimination Based on Sex and Gender

    • Transphobia is similar to homophobia, racism, and sexism, and manifests as emotional disgust, fear, anger, or discomfort felt or expressed toward people who don't conform to society's gender expectations.
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