CLEP Intro to Sociology

Category - Gender Roles

What is homophobia?

  1. Fear of homosexuals
  2. Hatred of homosexuals
  3. Dislike of feminine qualities in a man
  4. All of the above
Explanation

Answer: D - Homophobia is not only hatred and fear of homosexuals, it is also the dislike of feminine qualities in a man. Homophobia is rooted in traditional gender roles and it is used to further socialize boys and girls into these roles. An example of early homophobia is young boys calling another boy a sissy because he is not good at sports.

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