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Line 10: − − == Homophobia as Discrimination == − The liberal characterization of "homophobia," though, is less a characterization of a mental ill, or an irrational fear, as these commentators allege. Rather, the use of the term "homophobia" is meant to convey disgust at any discrimination or status-based animus at all. "Discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation" is an appropriate synonym in this perspective.<ref>see [[Lawrence v. Texas]] or [[Romer v. Evans]] for judicial authority on all discriminatory animus against homosexuals being wrong, or the [http://www.hrc.org Human Rights Campaign].</ref>
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William O'Donohue and Christine E. Caselles <ref>William O'Donohue and Christine E. Caselles, [http://www.springerlink.com/content/n0264m864t146585/ Homophobia: Conceptual, definitional, and value issues], Journal Journal of Psychopathology and Behavioral Assessment, Volume 15, Number 3, Springer Netherlands, September, 1993. ISSN 0882-2689</ref> have concluded based upon research within the therapeutic community a clear understanding of the term has not been adequately evaluated and it is not clear whether the term can can be accurately characterized. They have concluded,
William O'Donohue and Christine E. Caselles <ref>William O'Donohue and Christine E. Caselles, [http://www.springerlink.com/content/n0264m864t146585/ Homophobia: Conceptual, definitional, and value issues], Journal Journal of Psychopathology and Behavioral Assessment, Volume 15, Number 3, Springer Netherlands, September, 1993. ISSN 0882-2689</ref> have concluded based upon research within the therapeutic community a clear understanding of the term has not been adequately evaluated and it is not clear whether the term can can be accurately characterized. They have concluded,
:"the construct of homophobia, as it is usually used, makes an illegitimately [[pejorative]] evaluation of certain open and debatable value positions, much like the former disease construct of homosexuality."
:"the construct of homophobia, as it is usually used, makes an illegitimately [[pejorative]] evaluation of certain open and debatable value positions, much like the former disease construct of homosexuality."
== References ==
== References ==