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Does a person have to be gay to be the victim of homophobia?

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This is, of course, my answer, but it's simply this: no. I can be straight yet the victim of homophobia. Likewise, I could be christian, or atheist, and be the victim of Islamophobia. I could be white and still a victim of white supremacy. read more

"Homophobia is not a laughing matter. It can sometimes have tragic consequences," as was the case in the 1998 murder of Matthew Shepard, a gay man. 5 Myths About Gay People Debunked; Understanding the 10 Most Destructive Human Behaviors; 10 Scientific Tips For Raising Happy Kids; Copyright 2012 LiveScience, a TechMediaNetwork company. All rights reserved. read more

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