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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 [[Abrahamitic religion]].
'''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.

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