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Homophobe - why aversion to homosexuality?

A homophobe is a person who shows disgust or aggression towards homosexuals. A homophobe can be either a heterosexual person or a homosexual person.

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1. Homophobe - why the aversion to homosexuality

Where did it come from disgust for homosexuality? Can a homosexual be homophobic? These are questions that arise not only on Internet forums, but also in discussions about homophobia.

When asked if a gay person can be homophobic, the answer is yes. homosexual, gay or lesbian may have a strong aversion to homosexuality.

Aversion to homosexuality is mainly due to the environment in which a person lives, family beliefs and upbringing. They can be severely hijacked during childhood and adolescence by a homosexual person, making them extremely unhappy. Sexual orientation for this person becomes incompatible with his ego, incompatible with views and imposed "norms".

Acceptance of homosexuality varies across cultures and societies. Female homosexuality has more agreement. Male homosexuality associated with sexual promiscuity, a large number of partners, sex without emotional involvement, as well as the inability to create a relationship. Female homosexuality this is due to injuries, rape and just bad relationships with men.

2. Homophobe - Where to find help

homosexual with homophobic views begins to seek help from all sorts of specialists. He wants to change his orientation, "heal" her. However, this is not possible.

Studies say there is no cure for homosexuality. After all, sexual orientation cannot be treated because it is not a mental illness or disorder.

homosexuality should not be morally assessed by the therapist. There are therapies that teach you how to live in conflict with your sexuality. They are so-called "Rehabilitation Therapies" offered mainly by religious groups. However, they do not solve the problems of a homosexual person, but only worsen the situation of the patient and make him a homophobe. They increase his self-hatred and sense of sin.

Life incompatible with your sexual orientation can lead to a number of psychological disorders such as depression, suicidal thoughts. Thus, psychological therapy may be useful for a homosexual person, but it should be a therapy that teaches self-acceptance and acceptance of one's sexual orientation. Self-acceptance, along with your sexual orientation, is a condition of maturity.

Acceptance of parents, who are often the authority for their child, is very important. You should not make fun of your own child and try to change his sexual orientation by force. Parents can get help to understand their child's situation and learn to accept their choices.

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Dorota Nowacka, Massachusetts