Which statement about homophobia is accurate?

Which statement about homophobia is accurate?

• A. Homophobia describes positive attitudes toward LGBTQ individuals
• B. Homophobia describes hatred, fear, or contempt toward non-heterosexual people
• C. Homophobia is unrelated to sexuality attitudes
• D. Homophobia is a medical condition

Answer: (B)

Homophobia involves negative attitudes and behaviors toward people who are LGBTQ, including hatred, fear, or contempt toward non-heterosexual individuals. This captures how bias about sexuality can translate into prejudice, discrimination, or hostile actions. It’s not about positive attitudes, it’s not unrelated to sexuality attitudes, and it isn’t a medical condition, since it’s about social attitudes and prejudice rather than a diagnosed illness.

Homophobia involves negative attitudes and behaviors toward people who are LGBTQ, including hatred, fear, or contempt toward non-heterosexual individuals. This captures how bias about sexuality can translate into prejudice, discrimination, or hostile actions. It’s not about positive attitudes, it’s not unrelated to sexuality attitudes, and it isn’t a medical condition, since it’s about social attitudes and prejudice rather than a diagnosed illness.