Many researchers believe that homophobia (being "anti-gay") is a coping mechanism to help convince a secretly gay person that they are not actually gay.
This is still a debated topic, though.
Homophobia often results in anti-gay prejudice. Anti-Gay prejudice is the dislike of people who consider themselves to be LGBTQ where as homophobia is a fear of the same sex. Homo-meaning same Phobia-meaning fear of When someone is homophobic they typically have a fear of homosexual encounters, homosexual public affection, homosexual lifestyles and these fears result in the hatred of homosexuals and becomes anti-gay prejudice.
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Bangladesh is an anti-gay country, where if caught, gay people face life in prison. Therefore, virtually all gay people in Bangladesh are closeted, making it impossible to count them.
"Anti-gay" refers to beliefs, attitudes, or actions that are against or opposed to homosexuality or the rights and well-being of LGBTQ+ individuals. It can manifest as discrimination, prejudice, or hostility towards people who are attracted to the same sex or have non-heterosexual orientations.
I'm willing to bet that's not something homophobic people ever think about.
No. In fact, ALL denominations of Judaism (except the orthodox, which are a minority) accept gay people and believe in equality for them.
Most anti-gay sentiment comes from religion. But some of it comes from personal insecurity.
There are no countries that "don't let gay people in" because sexual orientation is not checked in Customs. However there are countries that are extremely dangerous for gay people. Specifically, gay people are strongly urged never to visit:YemenIranMauritaniaNigeriaQatarSaudi ArabiaAfghanistanSomaliaSudanUgandaAlgeriaJamaica (anti-gay laws are strictly enforced)EgyptKenyaTanzaniya
It killed two people and injured at least 150 others in the name of an anti-abortion and anti-gay agenda.
Belgrade anti-gay riot happened in 2010.
most anti-gay hatred stems from religion, but it can also come from cultural norms and ignorance. And when people who share the same hatred bond together, they sometime form a group.
No. Although homosexuality is not explicitly illegal in Iraq, because of widespread disapproval by the public, gay people frequently fall victim to violence and hate crimes which are often fatal.