Homophobia
Homophobia
Homophobia (/ˌhoʊməˈfoʊbiə/; from Greek homo, meaning 'same', and phobia, meaning 'fear') is a range of negative attitudes, feelings or actions against homosexuality or people who are identified or perceived as being lesbian, gay, bisexual or transgender (LGBT). It can be expressed as antipathy, contempt, prejudice, aversion, or hatred, may be based on irrational fear, and is often related to religious beliefs.
Etymology
The term "homophobia" was first coined in the late 1960s and is derived from the Greek words homo (same) and phobia (fear). It was used to describe the fear, prejudice, or discrimination directed towards homosexuals.
Related Terms
- Heterosexism: Discrimination or bias against non-heterosexual individuals on the assumption that heterosexuality is the norm.
- Biphobia: Aversion toward bisexuality and bisexual people as a social group or as individuals.
- Transphobia: Range of negative attitudes, feelings or actions against transgender people or transness.
- Internalized homophobia: Negative feelings, beliefs, and biases about homosexuality within individuals who identify as lesbian, gay, or bisexual.
See Also
- LGBT rights by country or territory
- Violence against LGBT people
- History of homosexuality
- Societal attitudes toward homosexuality
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Homophobia
- Wikipedia's article - Homophobia
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