+185 Homophobia shouldn't be used to describe someone hates homosexuals, it should be used to describe someone who is scared of homosexuals, amirite?

by Anonymous 14 years ago

technically speaking, it does mean a fear of homosexuals. although it has far more meaning, than just 'hating gays'

by Anonymous 14 years ago

that IS what it means. anyone who says otherwise should open a dictionary

by Anonymous 14 years ago

FEAR not hate. incase that wasnt clear

by Anonymous 14 years ago

fear is masked by hate, that is why most people who hate homosexuals are just fearful of the different.

by Anonymous 13 years ago

I prefer to use the word "heterosexist" - discrimination and prejudice based on sexuality, and the belief that heterosexuals are superior to homosexuals and bisexuals, and the belief that opposite-sex couples are superior to same-sex couples. I agree that homophobia is pretty stupid, but hate and prejudice do come from fear. Homophobic people have some sort of irrational fear of what they perceive equality will do to society.

by Anonymous 12 years ago