Homophobia includes a range of negative feelings directed towards homosexuals and homosexual activity. Homophobia also encompasses negative feelings towards those identified as LGBT.
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Homophobia includes a range of negative feelings directed towards homosexuals and homosexual activity. Homophobia also encompasses negative feelings towards those identified as LGBT.
Homophobia is generally expressed through hostile, critical, or violent behavior based on any sexual orientation other than heterosexuality. Homophobia is often displayed through prejudice, fear, and aversion to, or outright hatred of, any non-heterosexual activity or behavior. Most often, homophobia is linked to religious beliefs.
