homophobia

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That is not ok -- homophobia, like racism, is not an opinion.

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  1. noun Fear of or contempt for lesbians and gay men.
  2. noun Behavior based on such a feeling.

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  • The term homophobia is primarily used by people supportive of tolerance to homosexuality, to disparage people who are against said tolerance. —  Conservapedia - Recent changes [en]
  • At a 'People's Panchayat' in the capital on resisting stigma and homophobia, the activists said political parties, which have mindsets dating back to years, need to wake up to the existence of sexual minorities or face electoral boycott from the estimated four crore population. —  Daily News & Analysis
  • You agree to refrain from ethnic slurs, religious intolerance, homophobia, and personal attacks when using the Website. —  Style.com: Daily Fashion Show Pictures
  • Seems like a small price for 28 years of living with Mad Max and his homophobia, anti-Semitism and ultra-orthodox Catholicism. —  Salon
  • "Despite the growing frequency of gay pride parades and demonstrations and marches against homophobia, and the election of five homosexual or transgender city councilors," the number of homophobic murders has continued to rise. —  Gayired.com - Gay OnLine Community for Entertainment and Daily News
 

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