How would you explain homophobia?

Disclaimer: This is literal answer on the question “how would you explain homophobia”. I have couple of really good gay friends and one relative. Although, knowing them quite well I sometimes feel from them that term “gay” in application to their long term mood is kind of ironic. read more

The word phobia is being used very loosely now a days (commitment phobia is another such loose usage I can think of). Let me explain to you why - Any “Phobia” by medical and scientific definition is - “is a type of anxiety disorder, defined by a persistent fear of an object or situation”. read more

Homophobia encompasses a range of negative attitudes and feelings toward homosexuality or people who are identified or perceived as being lesbian, gay, bisexual or transgender . It has been defined as contempt, prejudice, aversion, hatred or antipathy, may be based on irrational fear, and is often related to religious beliefs. read more