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Is homophobia a mental disorder?

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Similarly, a 2013 survey commissioned by BuzzFeed found Democrats were more likely than Republicans to suffer from a whole host of mental illnesses: ADD/ADHD, Asperger’s/autism, depression, anxiety, OCD, bipolar disorder, PTSD, schizophrenia, anorexia, and bulimia. read more

No. Homophobia is not a mental disorder, and it is not a phobia. What we call homophobia is a prejudice against lesbian, gay, and bisexual people. Racism and sexism also express prejudices. They are not mental disorders. Racism, sexism, and yes, homophobia are beliefs. They are dangerous beliefs that have been used to justify hurting people. read more

For decades people have attempted to link homosexuality and mental illness – but a new study suggests highlights a “remarkable” link between homophobia and psychoticism. The study, conducted by Italy’s University of L’Aquila and published in the Journal of Sexual Medicine, attempted to find psychological factors that correlate with homophobia. read more

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