What Is the Difference Between Heterosexism and Homophobia

question 10

Multiple Choice

What is the difference between heterosexism and homophobia?

• A)Homophobia is the fear and hatred of homosexuality and homosexuals, while heterosexism is the intense fear and hatred by homosexuals of heterosexuality and heterosexuals.
• B)Heterosexism is a more sociologically based concept that refers to the idea that society reinforces and legitimates only heterosexuality; homophobia is a psychological concept suggesting that fear and hatred of homosexuals is a personality trait or an abnormality.
• C)There is no difference between the two terms, except that homophobia was coined before heterosexism.
• D)Homophobia is found among more members of western society, while heterosexism is found primarily in Asia.
• E)Homophobia is a more serious condition than is heterosexism.

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Definitions:

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