2007-03-05 09:41:00 · 6 answers · asked by Fearless 2 in Social Science ➔ Psychology
I don't believe they are trying to "redefine". I believe they are trying to help us understand why they are who they are, so that people will not have phobias towards them.
2007-03-05 09:53:56 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Interesting question. Early on people might have believed that prejudice against homosexuals was rooted in a fear that homosexuals might be rapists, but I don't think even the most bigoted people really believe this anymore. Heterosexism seems to be a better term than homophobia, because like the term sexism, it simply implies that there is some prejudice there, without further implying that it stems from fear.
2007-03-05 18:00:35 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Simply so they can fit in and not be considered "gay" anymore. You know, just another citizen without a label.
2007-03-05 19:13:25 · answer #3 · answered by Grrr! 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
People who choose to do something that isn't socially acceptable will always try to manipulate.
I have been informed many self-proclaimed ______dream that people fear them. Now look how many labels you could insert into that sentence...doesn't make it real.
2007-03-05 18:02:07 · answer #4 · answered by GoodQuestion 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
im not sure i undrstand ur question.
2007-03-05 17:51:20 · answer #5 · answered by JoseMaria G 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Please give us your definition of "social phobia" and "idealogy."
2007-03-05 17:48:18 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋