Question:
Is it possible for someone Gay to be homophobic?
2006-10-13 17:06:07 UTC
case scenario: Gay male (bisexual married to straight female with two daughters, one of whom is Gay, both daughters being Gay friendly.)

homophobic:
one definition - lacking insight and empathy into Gay/homosexual/bisexual issues.
two definition - unreasonable fear and/or hatred of Gays/etc.
23 answers:
Orditz
2006-10-13 20:15:34 UTC
Yes, its usually called Internalised homophobia.



Internalized homophobia (or ego-dystonic homophobia) refers to homophobia as a prejudice carried by individuals against homosexual manifestations in themselves and others. It causes severe discomfort with or disapproval of one's own sexual orientation. The label of internalized homophobia is sometimes applied to conscious or unconscious behaviors which an observer feels the need to promote or conform to the expectations of heteronormativity or heterosexism. This might include making assumptions about the gender of a person's romantic partner, or about gender roles. Some also apply this label to LGBT persons who support "compromise" policies, such as those that find civil unions an acceptable alternative to same-sex marriage.



Homophobia is defined as the "unreasoning fear of or antipathy toward homosexuals and homosexuality." It operates on two levels: internally and externally. Internal homophobia represents prejudices that individuals incorporate into their belief systems as they grow up in societies biased against gays and lesbians. External homophobia is the overt expression of those biases, ranging from social avoidance to legal and religious proscription to violence.



TO A LARGE EXTENT, American society has made gay men and lesbians the brunt of multiple levels of prejudice, with negative assumptions about their morality, trustworthiness, employability, and integrity. (Similar accusations have been made against African-Americans, Jews, and other

ethnic groups.) As a result, gay men and lesbians developed a hidden subculture among themselves that only recently has become much more open, and now weaves throughout all segments of society.
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2016-05-22 03:57:41 UTC
Yes it is possible. Some people don't like the fact they were born gay and resent it. Others are homophobic because they feel being gay is a bad thing and unnatural. Others are homophobic to hide their own sexuallity. As for the other girl, I's assume she hates feminine guys in general rather than just gay feminine guys. It can be a little confusing to understand and explain but in summary it is possible.
Eddie W
2006-10-13 17:20:53 UTC
Yes!!! As a teen I hated being GAY because it was "Bad & Sick" and ment that I was going to grow up a Pervert and Childmolester or so My Parents and everyone kept telling me. Well I am now in my 30's an am very happy with my life. I work EMS, Have raised a great kid. Homophobics are in a lager part Gay people that have been taught to Hate themselves or closed minded Bigots.
beckychr007
2006-10-13 21:40:25 UTC
It is very common. A person who suppresses or denies their homosexuality often compensates by a great deal of homophobia and hate. Even a person who may consciously recognize their homosexual tendancies, but believes they are wrong or immoral, will act out in a homophobic or hateful manner.
RaRu
2006-10-13 17:38:39 UTC
In my experience, Gay people are usually the most homophobic. And I'm gay..well...according to the Kinsey scale i'm "lesbian-identified bisexual." Either way, I don't really care much about gay issues.
mystic_lonewolf22
2006-10-13 19:07:53 UTC
yyes. a good example wouild be Ennis Del Mar from brokeback mountain.



there is a lot of homophobic gay men because of the religion they're raised in. not only that but because they are very jealous of their courage, or that they don't understand somethings.
litlover69
2006-10-13 17:09:29 UTC
It's been said that the one's who clamor the loudest against homosexuals do so because they view that in themselves. So I think yes, it's possible for homosexuals to be homophobic.
arielsalom33
2006-10-13 17:25:22 UTC
Absolutely, you fear what you are and therefore fear others that are gay. I was like that before I came out.
pat z
2006-10-13 17:10:56 UTC
I suppose anything's possible. But it seems pretty twisted to be gay AND homophobic. Isn't that masochistic?
2006-10-13 17:08:22 UTC
Yes. Look at Mark Foley.
2006-10-13 17:08:55 UTC
Yes, I remember a study done on homo phobics. They placed censors on homophobic bodies, and regular guys bodies. When they showed them porn, the non-homo phobics had a reasonable sexual response to the porn, the Homo phobics on the other hand were greatly aroused by the porn. Interesting isn't it?
bikerchickjill
2006-10-13 17:26:17 UTC
Yes, every homo is homophobic until s/he comes completely out of the closet.
IM THE GAY GOD ALL FEAR ME
2006-10-13 17:18:48 UTC
sure, allot of homophobes are Gay, they don't want to deal with it, so they go into denial and displace there anger on Gay people,
)o(
2006-10-13 17:10:24 UTC
Yes, some people are so afraid of their own sexuality that they spew negativity and hate to everyone.
pinkrosegreeneyes bluerose
2006-10-13 20:22:34 UTC
Of course it is. You haven't been keeping up with the politicians have you? They are the proof!
2006-10-13 17:35:48 UTC
i truly believe its possible. do you find this a hypocritical issue? i don't know what i think about it. I'm for to each its own. you like it i love it!
nycbutterfly
2006-10-13 17:14:33 UTC
I think yes...if the person is still in the closet.
2006-10-13 23:28:21 UTC
Yes, I think so, especially if they are very closeted of if they are in self-denial.
xoxo
2006-10-13 17:21:39 UTC
yes.



thats usually why people are so aginst gay people and hate all of them and are trying to ban it, because they have experienced it and are trying to deal with it. =\
soulsearcher
2006-10-13 17:07:30 UTC
Yes, just look at Hitler, closet gay, Jew. Killed lots of each.
janssen411
2006-10-13 17:16:30 UTC
i believe so yes. they could very well condemn the actions of others while justifying it in themselves.



I personally operate on the theory:



"So long as your sexual preference isn't me, we won't have a problem."
csb391
2006-10-13 17:17:33 UTC
can you possibly ask a gayer question
Boyz Charm
2006-10-13 17:27:13 UTC
i think so


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