H0m0phobia

Hey there OT, :)

Im currently doing Intro to Social Science at college and for sociology (For our Learning Outcome 4 (LO4) ) our lecturer told us to pick a social issue and write a report using social concepts, data etc, so being one of the gay female types myself I thought id choose Homophobia.

So this is my data collecting part if enough of you participate so, please help me out? Just a quick survey that I can put in my report:)

Ok so, Homophobia as you know by deffinition is: "A range of negative attitudes and feelingstowards lesbian, gay bisexual, and in some cases transgender and intersex people. It is observable in critical and hostile behaviour such as discrimination and violence on the basis of a perceived non-hetrosexual orientation"

Sorry text colour wont let me change now :?

What Id like you to base the anwser you choose on isyour inner most feeling towards homophobia in general. Not homosexuals, not if you think its right or wrong to be gay or not. Just homophobia itself as a whole. Baring in mind your including acts of homophobia, to the extreme to the less extreme e.g. voilence to peacefull protests.

Please leave a comment on this topic based on your awnser - personal feeling towards it, what your anwser is based onsuch as if you are religious or homophobic yourself etc.

NOTE:Please do not discriminate anyone on their opinions or feelings, everyone is entitled to their opinions and this poll is NOTto prove anything. It is just for my research purposes only!

Homophobia scares me, because I don't understand it.

Well when I was in highschool, there was this flaming kid in my English class named Thomas. He was not ashamed of his homosexuality and flaunted it, and the worst part... he liked me and would hit on me every day. I never had a problem with homosexuals but his constant harassment made me kind of homophobic in a sense. And he had the support of all the girls in the class so I didn't want to tell him off and have everyone hate me. I don't dislike anyone for their preference but I think whether straight or gay you should keep sexual comments to yourself and not harass people.

Homophobia scares me, because I don't understand it.

vadicta

Well when I was in highschool, there was this flaming kid in my English class named Thomas. He was not ashamed of his homosexuality and flaunted it, and the worst part... he liked me and would hit on me every day. I never had a problem with homosexuals but his constantharassment made me kind of homophobic in a sense. And he had the support of all the girls in the class so I didn't want to tell him off and have everyone hate me. I don't dislike anyone for their preference but I think whether straight or gay you should keep sexual comments to yourself and not harass people.

LtDan1989

I'm not homophobic, although I've been called that many timse on this board for thinking that homosex is unnatural, and for telling some transgender woman, that they are not a woman.

I don't get it.

All I was doing was giving my honest feelings. I think people are far too eager these days to call someone a homophobe.

Hell. You may consider me bisexual seeing as I like.... "Certain" things...

Anyway, I'm not a homophobe. But I don't really mind homophobes. Just aslong as they keep their feelings to themselves.

It's everyone's right to have negative feelings toward whatever the hell they want... provided they keep those feelings to themselves...67gt500

Thats a fairenough point.Thanks for taking part :)

Gay people scare me

Homophobia scares me, because I don't understand it.

vadicta

Thats ok. Thanks for your comment anyway.

I'm not homophobic, although I've been called that many timse on this board for thinking that homosex is unnatural, and for telling some transgender woman, that they are not a woman.

I don't get it.

All I was doing was giving my honest feelings. I think people are far too eager these days to call someone a homophobe.

Hell. You may consider me bisexual seeing as I like.... "Certain" things...

Anyway, I'm not a homophobe. But I don't really mind homophobes. Just aslong as they keep their feelings to themselves.

-Big_Red-

It's like any other phobia. Most of the time, it's an irrational fear of something. However, for some reason, it has formed in people's mind because they don't understand or choose not to understand the source material. Like, i have a fear of heights. For the life of me, i don't know how that fear got started because i was not like this when i was younger. All i know is, even the slightest elevation from the ground terrifies me to extreme measures. I'm sure it's that way for others that are homophobic.chicknfeet

Well when I was in highschool, there was this flaming kid in my English class named Thomas. He was not ashamed of his homosexuality and flaunted it, and the worst part... he liked me and would hit on me every day. I never had a problem with homosexuals but his constant harassment made me kind of homophobic in a sense. And he had the support of all the girls in the class so I didn't want to tell him off and have everyone hate me. I don't dislike anyone for their preference but I think whether straight or gay you should keep sexual comments to yourself and not harass people.

LtDan1989

[QUOTE="chicknfeet"]It's like any other phobia. Most of the time, it's an irrational fear of something. However, for some reason, it has formed in people's mind because they don't understand or choose not to understand the source material. Like, i have a fear of heights. For the life of me, i don't know how that fear got started because i was not like this when i was younger. All i know is, even the slightest elevation from the ground terrifies me to extreme measures. I'm sure it's that way for others that are homophobic.toast_burner

I don't experience it personally but the cases I am familiar with make me believe it is most often the (homophobic) individuals ego and perhaps subconcious desires manifesting in a purely negative way. So many times I have heard a self proclaimed gay hater" believe that every gay man they encounter is making eyes at them or flirting with them that I am fairly certain they, (a. wish to experiment with homosexuality or (b. resent the homosexuals ability to be himself.

[QUOTE="chicknfeet"]It's like any other phobia. Most of the time, it's an irrational fear of something. However, for some reason, it has formed in people's mind because they don't understand or choose not to understand the source material. Like, i have a fear of heights. For the life of me, i don't know how that fear got started because i was not like this when i was younger. All i know is, even the slightest elevation from the ground terrifies me to extreme measures. I'm sure it's that way for others that are homophobic.toast_burner

[QUOTE="toast_burner"][QUOTE="chicknfeet"]It's like any other phobia. Most of the time, it's an irrational fear of something. However, for some reason, it has formed in people's mind because they don't understand or choose not to understand the source material. Like, i have a fear of heights. For the life of me, i don't know how that fear got started because i was not like this when i was younger. All i know is, even the slightest elevation from the ground terrifies me to extreme measures. I'm sure it's that way for others that are homophobic.surrealnumber5

It's like any other phobia. Most of the time, it's an irrational fear of something. However, for some reason, it has formed in people's mind because they don't understand or choose not to understand the source material. Like, i have a fear of heights. For the life of me, i don't know how that fear got started because i was not like this when i was younger. All i know is, even the slightest elevation from the ground terrifies me to extreme measures. I'm sure it's that way for others that are homophobic.chicknfeet

Well I think Homophobia has developed for many reasons really. An obvious one is religion, and if that religion (like many are) are against homosexuality, then of course the majority of that saidreligion is going to have some sort of fear on it because its deemed as being wrong.

Also with the first outbreak of AIDs in the UK. Im sure it was first recorded over here with a g@y male carrying the virus, and it was found that theviruse was most common amongst gay men at the time. So its no wonder that Britain developed a homophobic attitude if a deadly virus was being spread more around the gay community during that period.

There are many other reasons but id be here for a while haha

It's everyone's right to have negative feelings toward whatever the hell they want... provided they keep those feelings to themselves...67gt500

From a recovering homophobe, I'd suggest exposure therapy, and plenty of it. jimmyjammer69

[QUOTE="surrealnumber5"][QUOTE="toast_burner"] Homophobia also means to hate gays (because homoism doesn't sound right)toast_burner

Well according to this, a large portion of homophobic males are actually repressed homosexuals.


Which brings me to my next point: tormenting homophobes can be great fun.

I view it like any other form of discrimination-- morally reprehensible. If a homophobic person is simply ignorant, I don't think it's fair to call him/her all kinds of names; it would be more productive to educate him/her [if possible]. The ones that are willfully ignorant should be ignored.

From a recovering homophobe, I'd suggest exposure therapy, and plenty of it. jimmyjammer69

I think this single definition should be split up into 3 parts - As there can be any without the others, and/or you can have all 3. 1- Having negative attitudes and feelings towards lesbian/gay, bisexual, and/or transgender/intersex people. 2 - Critical behaviour such as discrimination 3 - Violence on the basis of a perceived non-hetrosexual orientation There is a difference between an attitude against homosexuality, discrimination against someone perceived to be - or openly states they are homosexual, and a violent act against someone else. Grouping many people all into a single stereotype is just as harmful as any perceived hatred.Stinger78

Yeah I see what you mean. It was just trying to explain that homophobia can take forms of discrimination and violence as in acts. Because imo I see thata motive behind an act like that based on if someone is homosexual or perceived to be is indeed homophobic, or, and act of homophobia. It still comes under homophobia the way I see it.

It's like any other phobia. Most of the time, it's an irrational fear of something. However, for some reason, it has formed in people's mind because they don't understand or choose not to understand the source material. Like, i have a fear of heights. For the life of me, i don't know how that fear got started because i was not like this when i was younger. All i know is, even the slightest elevation from the ground terrifies me to extreme measures. I'm sure it's that way for others that are homophobic.chicknfeet

Well I think Homophobia has developed for many reasons really. An obvious one is religion, and if that religion (like many are) are against homosexuality, then of course the majority of that saidreligion is going to have some sort of fear on it because its deemed as being wrong.

Also with the first outbreak of AIDs in the UK. Im sure it was first recorded over here with a g@y male carrying the virus, and it was found that theviruse was most common amongst gay men at the time. So its no wonder that Britain developed a homophobic attitude if a deadly virus was being spread more around the gay community during that period.

There are many other reasons but id be here for a while haha

AudioPrison

I'm not homophobic, although I've been called that many timse on this board for thinking that homosex is unnatural, and for telling some transgender woman, that they are not a woman.

I don't get it.

All I was doing was giving my honest feelings. I think people are far too eager these days to call someone a homophobe.

Hell. You may consider me bisexual seeing as I like.... "Certain" things...

Anyway, I'm not a homophobe. But I don't really mind homophobes. Just aslong as they keep their feelings to themselves.

"Homophobia". Ridiculous. Do people think gay people will rape and kill them, or something? Or are they perhaps afraid of being infected with gayness?

il be glad to help. Il keep it quick, with a few points i consider to be the most important when it comes to this subject.

1. I have no homophobia what so ever. But i do often times say "thats gay ect. when disliking something. But i think its as harmless as saying "oh my god" ect.

2. I oftentimes believe society expects you do act a little homophobic, simply to show that your not gay yourself.

3. And i also believe that everyone should have their own opinion on the subject, people seem to be scared to really say what they believe simply because of fear of being judged. (this goes for both anti and pro gay opinion)

4. There seems to be a huge argument going between religious people who claim being homosexual is a choice ect., and i find it sad that there is no room for other opinions when it comes to this subject, as if your arguing against a side people will automatically assume your either homophobic or anti religion atheist ect.

think thats all,

i like to wear kandi but im not gay though people think and ask that alot

[QUOTE="jimmyjammer69"]From a recovering homophobe, I'd suggest exposure therapy, and plenty of it. Stinger78

[QUOTE="chicknfeet"]It's like any other phobia. Most of the time, it's an irrational fear of something. However, for some reason, it has formed in people's mind because they don't understand or choose not to understand the source material. Like, i have a fear of heights. For the life of me, i don't know how that fear got started because i was not like this when i was younger. All i know is, even the slightest elevation from the ground terrifies me to extreme measures. I'm sure it's that way for others that are homophobic.SkyWard20

I view it like any other form of discrimination-- morally reprehensible. If a homophobic person is simply ignorant, I don't think it's fair to call him/her all kinds of names; it would be more productive to educate him/her [if possible]. The ones that are willfully ignorant should be ignored.

dracula_16

[QUOTE="-Big_Red-"] I'd really like to know how bisexuality= a fetish? Though my possible bisexuality could be considered as such.chicknfeet

[QUOTE="-Big_Red-"] I'd really like to know how bisexuality= a fetish? Though my possible bisexuality could be considered as such.chicknfeet

[QUOTE="dracula_16"]

I view it like any other form of discrimination-- morally reprehensible. If a homophobic person is simply ignorant, I don't think it's fair to call him/her all kinds of names; it would be more productive to educate him/her [if possible]. The ones that are willfully ignorant should be ignored.

mexicangordo

[QUOTE="chicknfeet"][QUOTE="-Big_Red-"] I'd really like to know how bisexuality= a fetish? Though my possible bisexuality could be considered as such.mexicangordo

[QUOTE="mexicangordo"]

[QUOTE="dracula_16"]

I view it like any other form of discrimination-- morally reprehensible. If a homophobic person is simply ignorant, I don't think it's fair to call him/her all kinds of names; it would be more productive to educate him/her [if possible]. The ones that are willfully ignorant should be ignored.

chicknfeet

[QUOTE="dracula_16"]

I view it like any other form of discrimination-- morally reprehensible. If a homophobic person is simply ignorant, I don't think it's fair to call him/her all kinds of names; it would be more productive to educate him/her [if possible]. The ones that are willfully ignorant should be ignored.

[QUOTE="mexicangordo"]

[QUOTE="chicknfeet"] Well it's not a definitive truth, but looking at it as bisexuality being more sexually driven than emotionally driven, a person can have a sexual attraction to a person of the same sex or a person of the opposite sex, but for the emotional long run can only see themselves settling down with one gender or another. Again, not a definitive truth, but an interesting take on the idea.chicknfeet

As long as no innocents are involved (animals and kids) and everything is consensual, two or more people can do whatever they want and nothing will make me care. I may not like it myself, I may not even want to watch it, but I honestly don't care. And I do not understand why some people care to the point of hating other people.

Don't agree with it, think its a choice. Honestly have no problems with ones that act normal. The ones that dress like women and participate in parades are sickening. Don't try to hit on me and we can be friends. Guess I still qualify to be labeled that though.

But that sentence doesn't erase the assumption and is incredible general. Of course they can only stay with one or the other, bi-sexuality does not mean having two partners.

mexicangordo