case scenario: Gay male (bisexual married to straight female with two daughters, one of whom is Gay, both daughters being Gay friendly.)
homophobic:
one definition - lacking insight and empathy into Gay/homosexual/bisexual issues.
two definition - unreasonable fear and/or hatred of Gays/etc.
2006-10-13 13:06:07 · 23 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Cultures & Groups ➔ Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender
Yes, its usually called Internalised homophobia.
Internalized homophobia (or ego-dystonic homophobia) refers to homophobia as a prejudice carried by individuals against homosexual manifestations in themselves and others. It causes severe discomfort with or disapproval of one's own sexual orientation. The label of internalized homophobia is sometimes applied to conscious or unconscious behaviors which an observer feels the need to promote or conform to the expectations of heteronormativity or heterosexism. This might include making assumptions about the gender of a person's romantic partner, or about gender roles. Some also apply this label to LGBT persons who support "compromise" policies, such as those that find civil unions an acceptable alternative to same-sex marriage.
Homophobia is defined as the "unreasoning fear of or antipathy toward homosexuals and homosexuality." It operates on two levels: internally and externally. Internal homophobia represents prejudices that individuals incorporate into their belief systems as they grow up in societies biased against gays and lesbians. External homophobia is the overt expression of those biases, ranging from social avoidance to legal and religious proscription to violence.
TO A LARGE EXTENT, American society has made gay men and lesbians the brunt of multiple levels of prejudice, with negative assumptions about their morality, trustworthiness, employability, and integrity. (Similar accusations have been made against African-Americans, Jews, and other
ethnic groups.) As a result, gay men and lesbians developed a hidden subculture among themselves that only recently has become much more open, and now weaves throughout all segments of society.
2006-10-13 16:15:34 · answer #1 · answered by Orditz 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes it is possible. Some people don't like the fact they were born gay and resent it. Others are homophobic because they feel being gay is a bad thing and unnatural. Others are homophobic to hide their own sexuallity. As for the other girl, I's assume she hates feminine guys in general rather than just gay feminine guys. It can be a little confusing to understand and explain but in summary it is possible.
2016-05-21 23:57:41 · answer #2 · answered by Beth 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes!!! As a teen I hated being GAY because it was "Bad & Sick" and ment that I was going to grow up a Pervert and Childmolester or so My Parents and everyone kept telling me. Well I am now in my 30's an am very happy with my life. I work EMS, Have raised a great kid. Homophobics are in a lager part Gay people that have been taught to Hate themselves or closed minded Bigots.
2006-10-13 13:20:53 · answer #3 · answered by Eddie W 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It is very common. A person who suppresses or denies their homosexuality often compensates by a great deal of homophobia and hate. Even a person who may consciously recognize their homosexual tendancies, but believes they are wrong or immoral, will act out in a homophobic or hateful manner.
2006-10-13 17:40:25 · answer #4 · answered by beckychr007 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
In my experience, Gay people are usually the most homophobic. And I'm gay..well...according to the Kinsey scale i'm "lesbian-identified bisexual." Either way, I don't really care much about gay issues.
2006-10-13 13:38:39 · answer #5 · answered by RaRu 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
yyes. a good example wouild be Ennis Del Mar from brokeback mountain.
there is a lot of homophobic gay men because of the religion they're raised in. not only that but because they are very jealous of their courage, or that they don't understand somethings.
2006-10-13 15:07:53 · answer #6 · answered by mystic_lonewolf22 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's been said that the one's who clamor the loudest against homosexuals do so because they view that in themselves. So I think yes, it's possible for homosexuals to be homophobic.
2006-10-13 13:09:29 · answer #7 · answered by litlover69 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Absolutely, you fear what you are and therefore fear others that are gay. I was like that before I came out.
2006-10-13 13:25:22 · answer #8 · answered by arielsalom33 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I suppose anything's possible. But it seems pretty twisted to be gay AND homophobic. Isn't that masochistic?
2006-10-13 13:10:56 · answer #9 · answered by pat z 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes. Look at Mark Foley.
2006-10-13 13:08:22 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋