Homophobia is an unrealistic fear of homosexuals and/or homosexuality. Heterosexism involves discrimination or prejudice against gays and bisexuals, or against sexual orientations other than heterosexuality. Homophobia and heterosexism may be experienced and expressed by LGBT individuals and by heterosexuals.
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HOW HOMOPHOBIA HURTS US ALL
You do not have to be gay, lesbian, or bisexual, or know someone who is, to be negatively affected by homophobia. Though homophobia actively oppresses gay men, lesbians, and bisexuals, it also hurts heterosexuals.
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IDENTIFYING HETEROSEXISM:
ACTIONS AND THOUGHTS THAT BELIE HETEROSEXIST ATTITUDES
Stereotypes and assumptions are at the root of heterosexist attitudes, simplifying the diverse LGBT community and often disempowering them. The following actions and thoughts are manifestations of these attitudes.
Oversexualization Denying Significance, Personally
Denying Significance, Politically
Labeling Homosexuality/Bisexuality a Problem
Making Invisible
Generalizing
Overassserting Your Heterosexuality
Expecting to Be Taught
Misdefining Bisexuality/Homosexuality
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DEFINITIONS
Homosexual
Heterosexual
Lesbian
Gay
Transgender
Bisexual
Queer
Homophobia
Heterosexism
Internalized Oppression
Coming Out
In the Closet
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University of Delaware - Office for LGBT Community Issues
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