Who is homophobic - opinions on this issue were divided among psychologists. Z. Freud clearly defined in his time homophobia as a latent homosexuality, but not always so. Homophobes are also called those who refuse to recognize homosexuality as a sexual norm.
What does "homophobe" mean?
Homophobia - what is it? In translation from Greek, ὁμός is like, and φόβος is fear. Homophobia is a condition in which there arises an irrational fear of homosexual thoughts, behavior, feelings, people of non-traditional orientation. Who is homophobic, signs:
- Avoid contacts with people of non-traditional orientation;
- afraid to realize his homosexuality;
- seeks to participate in demonstrations against LGBT societies;
- Negatively expresses about homosexuals, using offensive language;
- pronounced religiosity;
- rigidity and authoritarianism.
Causes of homophobia
Is homophobia a disease or not? The term is very similar to the name of the disease, but it is not so, and the homophobes themselves do not realize that their condition somehow needs correction. The reasons for which there is homophobia:
- latent homosexuality;
- ignorance;
- adherence to strict social norms;
- religiosity.
Psychology of homophobia
Studies of homophobia with the help of psychoanalysis help to identify the reason why a person has this condition. Not always psychologists can draw a line between the usual negative attitude of a person to homosexuality as a phenomenon and real homophobia and if the first one is more connected with morality and stable stereotypes of a society, homophobia is always a sudden fear, disgust and anxiety in discovering a homosexual nature . Homophobes are afraid of being gay.
Homophobia in Psychiatry
The treatment of homophobia as a clinical symptom is absent, and although homophobia refers to fears, it is rather a social phenomenon alongside with racism and xenophobia , an irrational fear arising at the sight of people "not like me" and manifested by vivid negative emotions: anger, disgust, contempt, accompanied by aggressive behavior of homophobia.
Homophobia in the world
Throughout the world, homophobes at the sight of the symbols of homosexuals are experiencing a strong negative attitude. The flag of homophobes is the same rainbow flag of sex minorities, but the rainbow is crossed out by a large black line in the circle. In countries of the Muslim world, some African countries, homosexuality is punishable by death, therefore countries such as Iran, Afghanistan, Pakistan, Yemen, Uganda are considered the most homophobic and dangerous for gays and lesbians, transgender people .
Homophobia in the US
The day of fighting homophobia in the United States, like in many countries, begins with a minute of silence for the deceased from AIDS, or victims killed at the hands of people who are negative about homosexuals. The United States is an active, dynamic country with a modern way of life, but even here a relatively recent ban on same-sex marriage, love, but now in many states there are no such restrictions, although homophobes continue to treat gays with contempt. States in which homophobia is pronounced:
- Nebraska;
- Texas;
- Buffalo;
- New York;
- Louisiana.
Homophobia in Russia
The problem of homophobia in Russia is not considered a problem per se, Russia is a country with a centuries-old traditional way of life and any changes in family traditions are not welcome. In 2013, a law was passed banning the propaganda of homosexuality, so the organization of gay pride parades and actions are prohibited, as are marriages between people of the same sex. LGBT activists tried to conduct gay pride parades in Moscow in 2006 and in St. Petersburg in 2010, which provoked resentment among local residents, with the thumping of stones, eggs and bottles into the crowd. In Western countries, Russia is called a hotbed of homophobia.
Homophobia in Europe
The International Day Against Homophobia is celebrated by gay activists on May 17, in memory of the exclusion from the list of psychiatric diseases of homosexuality, as deviations from the norm. This holiday is unofficially called "homophobic day", all actions, parades or rallies timed to this day cause a sharp surge of negative homophobes in society. In Europe, as a result of ILGA research - an organization for the protection of the rights of sexual minorities it turned out that the level of homophobia remains high:
- 26% of the gay and lesbian respondents were attacked and humiliated by traditionalists;
- 20% of homosexuals and 29% of transsexuals were discriminated against when hiring or already in the workplace.
How to deal with homophobia?
How to get rid of homophobia is a difficult question that arises at the level of the state and each individual person. If we take the struggle of society with homophobia, then gradually it is introduced into the system through the development of tolerance. A single person, if he suffers from homophobia, it is important to understand the reasons why there is such a vivid negative reaction to gays: there is no acceptance of their homosexuality or there is no understanding that all people are different, and same-sex love also has a right to exist.
Stars of homophobia
Any social phenomenon is divided into those who are "for" and those who are "against" and same-sex love, the organization of sex minorities more often causes people to have homophobia, rather than accepting that everyone is different. Among the famous people who rotate in creative environments there are also many who, though not openly screaming that he or she hates homosexuals, but show their dislike. Celebrities-homophobes:
- Eminem . The well-known rapper repeatedly hostilely spoke about gays and lesbians in his songs.
- Mel Gibson . The actor is known for his devotion and religiousness for a long time to sever his relationship with his gay brother, and because of obscene statements about sex minorities many times got into trouble.
- Chris Brown . Former boyfriend of Rihanna does not like gays and uses the word "gay" as an insult.
- Paris Hilton . Often gets into unpleasant situations due to the fact that in his blog he offends homosexuals, giving them the nickname "monkeys and homosexuals" when her phone conversation recorded by the taxi driver that the gay peddlers got into the media, the organization of the struggle for the rights of sex- The minority demanded that Paris apologize for her words.
- Alec Baldwin . The actor is known for his hated homophobic remarks about politicians with non-traditional orientation.
Movies about homophobia
Propaganda of homophobia in different countries is an organized political movement with the aim of creating or maintaining a sharp negativism towards people of non-traditional orientation , often crossing all boundaries. In what films can you see the phenomenon of homophobia:
- « Dallas Buyers Club ». The film is based on real events. Ron Woodruff, a Texas electrician loves women and treats with dislike for homosexuals. Suddenly Ron enters the hospital and an analysis of his blood shows that he is sick with AIDS. Ron is desperate, because he believed that AIDS is a disease only of gays, friends turn away from him. Ron decides to fight and seeks unconventional means to prolong life, gets acquainted with a transvestite Rayon and they organize a club of buyers, delivering rare, yet unproven drugs to fight AIDS.
- " Brokeback Mountain ". The love story between the two cowboys unfolds in the picturesque places of Wyoming, it occurs in the 60s. XX century, when the connection between a man and a man could often commit violence, homophobia in society is strong, and same-sex love is considered a perversion worthy of death.
- " Parade ". Serbia. Two friends of Marco and Radmilo's lovers are forced to hide their relationship from the society, and radical homophobes, but all the difficulties are only pushing Marco and Radmila to organize a gay parade in the country, realizing that this can result in their death.
- " Carol / Carol ." New York, 50's. XX century., Carol has everything, a high position in society, her husband, daughter, but she is unhappy. One day, Carol walks into the store in search of a gift for her daughter and meets a young saleswoman Terez, a spark ignites between the women. A film about same-sex love, prejudice and cruelty of society.
Books about homophobia
Swiss psychiatrist Z. Freud about homophobia said that this is a sign of latent or latent homosexuality: the stronger a person experiences hatred towards homosexuals, the stronger his unconscious attraction is suppressed. Who is a homophobic person and why many are generally negative about unisex love can be read in the following literature:
- " Internal homophobia: Am I afraid of myself? "M. Sabunaeva. The well-known fact that society dictates its established principles and morals, it is difficult for people with non-traditional orientation to accept their differentness. The book is intended for people who feel attracted to their sex, but do not accept themselves as such.
- " Faces and masks of same-sex love." Moonlight at the dawn "I. Kon. The work will be useful for reading for psychologists, sexologists, parents of teenagers who have found signs of homosexuality.
- " Love of Heavenly Color " I. Kon. The author, a well-known Russian sociologist and philosopher, collected and analyzed in the book information from historical, cultural sources about the nature of homosexual relations, the causes of persecution and hatred of sodomites (homophobia).
- " Pink psychotherapy. Guide to working with sexual minorities "D. Dominic. If a person of heterosexual orientation is prone to neuroses and stresses, then representatives of sex minorities suffer from misunderstanding, experience the pressure of the socium in many countries, so there are many more neurotics. The book is a guide to working with people of homosexual inclinations.
- " Homosexuality. Natural History »F. Mondimor. How to understand same-sex love, why today in society there is no acceptance of this, who is such a modern homophobe and what does he associate with homosexual inclinations. Interesting facts from ancient history, biology.