Examples of homophobia in the following topics:
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- 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).
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- 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.
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- 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.