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homophobia  

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  • 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]

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