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'''Homophobia''' is a prejudice against [[homosexuality]] and bisexuality and -- by extension -- bisexuals and homosexuals. One who subscribes to such ideas is known as a '''homophobe'''. In the modern world, most homophobia stems from [[ | '''Homophobia''' is a prejudice against [[homosexuality]] and bisexuality and -- by extension -- bisexuals and homosexuals. One who subscribes to such ideas is known as a '''homophobe'''. In the modern world, most homophobia stems from [[Abrahamic religion]]. | ||
A technically different but generally related concept is that of '''transphobia''', which is a prejudice against transexual people. | A technically different but generally related concept is that of '''transphobia''', which is a prejudice against transexual people. | ||
Revision as of 02:06, 1 September 2008
Homophobia is a prejudice against homosexuality and bisexuality and -- by extension -- bisexuals and homosexuals. One who subscribes to such ideas is known as a homophobe. In the modern world, most homophobia stems from Abrahamic religion.
A technically different but generally related concept is that of transphobia, which is a prejudice against transexual people.
Homophobia on SD.net
Like with racism, Mike does not take kindly to homophobia, use of the common slur against homosexuals of fag is a good way to get banned.