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definition
Fear of, dislike of or prejudice against homosexuals.
Examples of homophobia in a Sentence
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However, given its own rampant homophobia, we don't hold out much hope, Mr. Broadhead concluded.
One of the two young men clearly had a huge struggle with internalized homophobia.
Concern in Europe was so great that the European Parliament passed a resolution on January 18, 2006 condemning homophobia.
I doubt that our visitors were aware of the extent to which homophobia remained rampant.
They oppose racism and homophobia, they advocate the separation of church and state, they promote tolerance.
This may be the case with those for whom homophobia has become the shibboleth of orthodoxy.
Others range from focus on healthy eating through to tackling homophobia to name just a few.
The strongest aspect is the film's edgy confrontation of rampant homophobia.
It could be blatant homophobia, or there could have been other reasons.
Current religious homophobia has its roots in Biblical teaching.
A play which sets out to challenge such homophobia is therefore to be welcomed.
They wore their red ribbons to school on World Aids Day without prompting, and challenge homophobia in the playground.
They describe the difficulties of dealing with homophobia from both their fellow students and teachers.
Along the way, Borat conducts interviews which touch on such controversial issues as racism, homophobia, anti-Semitism, and other taboos.
Garnering attention in recent years for racist rants, alcohol abuse, and allegations of homophobia and domestic violence, the actor found himself in the middle of legal battles and public disdain.
Social attitudes towards homosexuality and bisexuality have varied over the centuries, from complete rejection, or homophobia, through covert acceptance, to complete normalization, with many degrees in between.
The coalition works throughout communities to promote social justice, equality, and an end to racism and homophobia.
The European Union recently passed a resolution to combat homophobia on the continent.
This ruling is a sickening reminder of the institutional homophobia in Britain today.
Racisim, homophobia, gender hatred, etc. are all obvious with some reality TV shows and subtle in others.
The series detailed a homophobia story in the 1990s with Billy Douglas (Ryan Phillipe) and in 2009, the series introduced a love story between Kyle and Oliver.
Indian lesbians face a great deal of homophobia and persecution in South Asia.