Back Homophobia
What is homophobia?
Important up front:
We at BeWell.help are LGBTQ+?️? friendly and love diversity.
There are still people who are negative towards those who are oriented differently sexually.
Knowing what homophobia is and where it comes from can help to become aware of an aversion, challenge it, and rethink how it is viewed.
ℹ️ Meaning:
Homophobia is not a phobia, but a dismissive or hostile attitude toward those who are sexually differently inclined. People who are phobic tend to avoid fear-provoking situations. Homophobic people, on the other hand, sometimes seek out differently oriented people specifically to be aggressive toward them.
Possible causes:
Do you need help?
Contact therapists & counselors now.
Important up front:
We at BeWell.help are LGBTQ+?️? friendly and love diversity.
There are still people who are negative towards those who are oriented differently sexually.
Knowing what homophobia is and where it comes from can help to become aware of an aversion, challenge it, and rethink how it is viewed.
ℹ️ Meaning:
Homophobia is not a phobia, but a dismissive or hostile attitude toward those who are sexually differently inclined. People who are phobic tend to avoid fear-provoking situations. Homophobic people, on the other hand, sometimes seek out differently oriented people specifically to be aggressive toward them.
Possible causes:
- Prejudices adopted from others
- Misinformation, propaganda and false assumptions
- Suppression of own homosexual traits in the form of a counter-reaction
- Uncertainty of traditionally minded people towards behaviors they are unaccustomed to
Do you need help?
Contact therapists & counselors now.
