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| − | The term "[[homophobia]]" is a derogatory term that is sometimes used to describe an aversion to homosexuality. The suffix "phobia" suggests an irrational fear. It is used by [[gay rights]] groups to | + | The term "[[homophobia]]" is a derogatory term that is sometimes used to describe an aversion to homosexuality. The suffix "phobia" suggests an irrational fear, but that is not how the term is used.<ref>Psychologists do not recognize it as a phobia in any generally recognized publication like the DSM IV.</ref> It is used by [[gay rights]] groups to pretend that all opposition to [[homosexuality]] is irrational and hateful.<ref>Eg, this site [http://www.religioustolerance.org/hom_phob.htm] first defines homophobia as a dread or fear, but says that it includes those who write their Congressmen to oppose same-sex marriage.</ref> |
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Revision as of 19:32, April 27, 2007
The term "homophobia" is a derogatory term that is sometimes used to describe an aversion to homosexuality. The suffix "phobia" suggests an irrational fear, but that is not how the term is used.[1] It is used by gay rights groups to pretend that all opposition to homosexuality is irrational and hateful.[2]
The term is considered offensive, like the term "faggot".