Are you homophobic?

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The LGBTQ Community today has tremendously improved from the 90’s, but it doesn’t mean that we are treated and looked equally from the heteros. Are you one of the gay-fearing people? If so, then here are signs. Frequently asked questions about homophobia.

What is homophobia?

In some cases, people who object to gay people are called homophobic. Homophobia is a worry off and hostility towards homosexuals or homosexuality. Homophobia is often expressed visibly, audibly and sometimes actively.

Why do some people act severely towards gays?

Although people frequently mature exposed to more or less the same beliefs about sexuality, they can hold quite various attitudes in their adult lives. While some individuals believe homosexuality is a correct way of life, others violently object. Some people think that homosexuality is abnormal, others see it as a sin and have said that for gay men ‘AIDS is a pester sent out from God’.

At the beginning of the AIDS epidemic, gay men were regularly singled out for abuse as they were deemed to be responsible for the cause and spread of the virus. Spectacular reporting in journalism became gradually anti-gay and did little to assist the scenario.

What causes people to be prejudiced versus gay men and lesbians?

There are most likely no simple causes of homophobia. While there is probably no single thing which causes a person to be homophobic, research study has revealed that prejudice to gay people and homosexuality can be affected by the individual:

– describing no homosexual experiences or feelings;

– being unfavorable about types of sexual behavior and relationships which are neither procreative nor take location within the marital relationship;

– having and adhering to high faiths which disapprove of sex and homosexuality;

– having little or no social contact with lesbian and gay people.

How do individuals reveal their homophobia?

Amongst youths, young boys, and women who do not act in line with their gender stereotype – for instance, kids being sporty, strong decision-makers and ladies being more emotional, meaningful nurturers- may undergo extreme bullying.

This may include allegations of being of the opposite sex, or of being gay. Boys who reveal their feelings or who are too intimate with other young boys are often called ‘women,’ ‘fags,’ or ‘poofs.’ Women who are deemed to be too boyish or who hold feminist views risk of being called ‘dykes’ or ‘lesbians.’

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Young boys may be more discriminative than ladies to gay people. This is since the boundaries on kids gender roles are much more rigid than they are for women. As an outcome kids have a limited variety of ways acceptable to their peer group to express their emotions. This typically indicates that any expression between children may be seen by their peers as hidden homosexual interest.

Between women, in contrast, close friendships which include embracing, touching and sharing ideas and sensations are more genuine and are less most likely to be seen by their peers as an indication of homosexuality.

‘ Gay’ is often used by young people as an underlying insult. This unfortunate use of words related to homosexuality is one method which young people learn it is extremely unwanted to be gay.

Exactly what are a few of the results of homophobic teasing and bullying?

There are some impacts:

– It silences youths who are experiencing gay sensations;

– To secure themselves, young gays and lesbians frequently pretend to be heterosexual and often participate in homophobic taunts themselves;

– It enhances the isolation of youths who are being bullied or abused because they are viewed to be gay. There is no-one to talk to, and individuals are hesitant to protect them;

– It keeps gays different from each other since of the ramifications of being seen together by their peers;

– It begins a typical set of feelings relating to rejection which impacts individuals for several years to come, even in their adult lives;

Numerous gay and lesbian adults say that they began to identify themselves as ‘different’ in their secondary school years. In this duration, the lack of support, comprehending or details was sometimes a source of distress in itself and frequently amplified their anxieties.

After all, we are just skins and bones. Treat another person without label and expectations. We are the human being and equal. Love one another like they are your brothers and sisters.