| Heterosexism / Homophobia |
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| Heterosexism is the broader context of victimization and oppression of LGBT individuals by individuals or societal institutions. Heterosexism can be manifest as blatant discrimination, which has serious detrimental effects on emotional well-being and can lead to self-directed anger. This anger can lead to the development of a victim mentally, feelings of hopelessness or despair, and destructive patterns such as drinking, drugging, and suicide attempts. It is important to use this term because it shifts the "problem" from the LGBT individual to society and helps LGBT persons understand that it is not their "fault" others don't accept them. |
| Homophobia is an intense, irrational fear of homosexuality and homosexuals. Homophobia is a belief sytem that supports negative myths and sterotypes lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) individuals. A key form of blantant homophobia is silence. The effects of homophobia on LGBT populations range from mild confusion, shyness, and insecurities to self-hatred, withdrawal, and anger. |
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| What is Homophobia? |
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