Does homophobic mean that you have a fear of homosexuals,gay???
2006-06-21 03:12:37 · 18 answers · asked by Daveyluverx3AFI♥ 3 in Entertainment & Music ➔ Music
I'm not gay I'm a 14 yr. old who's afraid of gay people there just idk scary
2006-06-21 03:46:29 · update #1
"phobic" as in "phobia" is the fear of people, things, etc.
"homo" is short for homosexual.
So, yes, you are correct.
See link.
2006-06-21 03:44:16 · answer #1 · answered by docscholl 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Generally, it's not used to describe a fear of homosexuals, but more of an intolerance without good reason. It's not like hiding under the bed everytime you see a gay man.
2006-06-21 10:16:10 · answer #2 · answered by Ian M 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Not really a fear of the actual people but the concept of homosexuality. It appears people who are homophobic tend to be at a stage in their lives where they are questioning their own sexuality.
2006-06-21 10:22:29 · answer #3 · answered by Jay 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The word means fear of the same in Latin. But the word is used to describe anyone who believes homosexuality is wrong.
2006-06-21 10:18:17 · answer #4 · answered by mattwbell 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
yes that is what it means. but if you're "scared" of gays then thats ok for you. i know i ain't though they are just people like everyone else. all thats different is they have a different sexual preferance than you and me. Im not lesbian or anything so don't be scared of me. i luv guys and strictly guys but if they wanna like the same gender as themselves then its there lives as long as they don't try to persuade me that homosexuality is better than hetrosexuality cuz than i would have a problem with them.
2006-06-21 22:51:00 · answer #5 · answered by I Luv Joel Madden!! 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes it can or i believe that you do not agree with their lifestyle. as an American the freedom of choice should not be tread on. They have the right to be gay and i have the right to be anti-gay. Gay rights such as marriages and T.V.portrayals should not be promoted saying that's ok. I think it sends a bad message to this country's youth.
2006-06-21 10:26:07 · answer #6 · answered by g-man4u2 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Someone you know could be gay and you may not know...look at it that way. They are just people. No need to be afraid of them.
2006-06-21 23:50:05 · answer #7 · answered by Hula Girl 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Uh yea!... I'm a homophobe, why you're not gay are you?
and NO...Homophobia does not mean you're finding you're sexuality!
2006-06-21 10:26:42 · answer #8 · answered by *Kimbo 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Means you dont like the gay lifestyle and wont accept them no matter what.
2006-06-21 10:19:03 · answer #9 · answered by J S 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
yup. I had an ex boyfriend who was homophobic.
2006-06-21 10:18:02 · answer #10 · answered by hunterlm84 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋