cognitions and feelings
type: Concept
narrower: homophobia

gender inequality and sexual orientation
type: Concept
narrower: homophobia

gender and sexual orientation
type: Concept
narrower: homophobia

sexual prejudice
type: Concept
narrower: homophobia

homophobia
type: Concept
broader: prejudice
broader: social discrimination
broader: sexual prejudice
broader: politics of oppression
broader: sexuality and reproduction
broader: gender and sexual orientation
broader: discrimination and media effects
broader: gender inequality and sexual orientation
broader: intergroup relations
broader: cognitions and feelings
definition: Homophobia is usually defined as the irrational fear and hatred of gay men and lesbians. It combines the words homosexual and phobia; hence it refers to fear or panic regarding people who are sexually attracted to a person of the same sex. [Source: Encyclopedia of Interpersonal Violence; Homophobia]

concepts
type: Collection
type: ConceptGroup
member: homophobia

social discrimination
type: Concept
narrower: homophobia

intergroup relations
type: Concept
narrower: homophobia

prejudice
type: Concept
narrower: homophobia

politics of oppression
type: Concept
narrower: homophobia

sexuality and reproduction
type: Concept
narrower: homophobia

discrimination and media effects
type: Concept
narrower: homophobia