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Homophobia

This involved behaviors which are typically considered to be of homosexual nature, but are completely acceptable to the society. Even this society, though, finds fault in homosexuality when it is outside of the context the culture has created as normal. If a man prefers the acts mentioned more then heterosexual relationships, he is scorned by his society and considered abnormal.
             It is through the thoughts that homosexuality is "abnormal" which create fear to the people who are exposed to that "abnormality." When this fear becomes irrational and uncontrollable towards homosexual exposure the victim suffers from homophobia. A homophobic will have a true terror-filled reaction to same-sex relationships. It has been compared to the level of anxiety involved with castration. An encounter which might create a reaction from a homophobic person would be detection of homosexuality or the fear that a homosexual is going to become interested in that person. It is written in the Wikipedia Encyclopedia that often the cause of a gay hate crime will be that a homophobic person reacted to another person of the same sex in fear, believing that the other person was "coming on to them." This extreme fear is not a normal reaction to the homosexual relationship, but society has used the term "homophobia" to explain all degrees of dislike toward homosexuality. .
             This usage of a psychological term to describe all people who dislike homosexuality is a severe mistake. Judging by the use of this term today, everyone who holds any opinion against gay culture can be labeled homophobic. The usage of this word creates a highly misinformed public which believes that all of those who are against homosexuality are deserving of a clinical term. The use of this word for so many different opinions clumps those who blindly abhor and fear homosexuality with people who have simply come to a rational conclusion that homosexuality is against their religious or personal beliefs.


Essays Related to Homophobia

1. The Truth About Black Men, Gays And Homophobia

To solve the problem with African American men and their homosexual brothers they need to know the root of homophobia. ... Homophobia is an intense, irrational fear of gay people. ... How can African American males experts in the stupidity of bigotry, turn around and afflict the poison of homophobia upon their selves? ... Hip-hop seems to be the main fuel for homophobia. ... A lot of people asked me over the past few weeks why was I doing a study on homosexuality and homophobia if I wasn't gay. ...

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2. Homophobia and Heterosexism

What is Homophobia? ... There are four types of homophobia, personal, interpersonal, institutional and culture (Homophobia, 2014). ... Personal homophobia may also occur within homosexuals' internalized homophobia. ... Interpersonal homophobia has similar hatred behaviors as those with personal homophobia. ... There are two types of homophobia associated with heterosexism, which are, institutional and cultural homophobia (Homophobia, 2014). ...

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3. Homophobia

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4. Homophobia and a Changing Landscape

Homophobia is a broad term. ... Homophobia is an evolving subject as society becomes more accepting of homosexuals and is straying away from what Kimmel believes to be homophobia. ... While Michael Kimmel's piece does not elaborate on modern day homophobia, he does present claims that make you question your reasoning and definition of homophobia. ... But is the homophobia Kimmel is trying to convey in regards to homosexuals? ... In essence, Homophobia is keeping boys in line. ...

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5. Homophobia and Brokeback Mountain

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6. causes of homophobia

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7. Homophobia - Same Love by Macklemore and Ryan Lewis

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8. If Nothing Else, Accept The Facts!

Homosexuals must contend with Homophobia too. ... It is contended that the largest obstacle homosexuals face is homophobia . ... When asked about homophobia and the degree of it at Miami University, Courtney Suss said "Homophobia is definitely a situation on the campus. Whether it is the use of the word fag or an instance that happened five years ago with an assault there is homophobia here" (Suss). ... Homophobia is prevalent at the workplace, small towns, and universities. ...

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9. Heterosexism: A Psychological Disorder

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