Why is homophobia still so common?

Homophobia, racism, and sexism are still big problems because there are still closed minded, ignorant people who chose to believe that putting other humans down is the right thing to do -whether it be because it's how they grew up, ou what their "religion" tells them, ou because it makes them feel better about themselves.

I think the example toi gave about your Friends is a perfect example of how far homosexuality has come (there was a time where it wasn't tolerated at all) but also shows how far it still needs to go.

I think the most common experience I have is the people who claim "it's against God" and "it's a choice." Both, to me, just montrer ignorance.

I'd say the main reason is religion. For example Christians in general like to preach tolerance and equal and fair treatment to all except for gays. I'm assuming christianisme is the main religion where toi live. The attitude is that gays are people too, but they are doing something wrong and sinful. I think that until that changes, there will always be homophobia.

I don't want to get into it right now, but heterosexism and homophobia are NOT the only prevalent prejudices in the Western World by a long shot. Sexism and racism still run rampant in our world. The only difference between now and fifty years il y a is that sexism and racism is less overt and far plus insidious. It's also permeated our institutions. Haven't toi wondered why, in our enlightened age, nursing and teaching are still seen as feminine careers and firefighting and policework is seen as male careers?

Have toi ever asked yourself why African Americans comprise plus than 37% of people arrested for drug use, 59% of those convicted for drug use, and 74% of those sentenced to prison for drug use, but only 15% of American drug users?

Many people harbor many prejudicial thoughts, even when they believe themselves to be open-minded. Some don't even realize that they are doing it, but they do. A lot of the times, we can't help it. It's hard to conquer preformed prejudices. But this covers every possible kind of bias, including but not limited to sexism, racism, homophobia, xenophobia, and sectarianism.

Now that I've cleared that up - The LGBT movement began in the 1960s, and was probably the last real big civil rights movement to get any real momentum. It's also harder, for some people, to see how much sexuality is part of an individual. The convince themselves that they don't hate the person, just their "choices" ou their "behavior," not realizing that sexuality is not a choice, nor is it a behavior, it's an identity. This is difficult for several to emballage, wrap their minds around. But toi would never say "I don't dislike black people, I just dislike their choices and their behavior," because being black is part of who they are as a human being. Being gay is no different, but people feel like it is, and because of this, they can rationalize their discomfort rather than face it and admit it for what it really is.

And I think that is why prejudice against the LGBT (I would not necessarily go so far as to call it homophobia) is so prevalent and accepted.

Ignorance isn't as bad as stupidity, I believe. Ignorance is merely not knowing something and then finally being aware of why it is ou isn't par facts, and doing your own research to come to the same conclusion. No opinions ou personal swaying is involved. Stupidty is far worse. Once toi have laid out the reasons/facts why one thing is ou isn't and individuals STILL do not except it, toi are dealing with complete stupidity. Everyone has their opinion, but when people actually avoid facts, you're dealing with something far plus idiotic. As long as people continue to do this, it will remain this way. Not saying it hasn't gotten better, but it has taken ALOT of time to just chip away at the ice berg that is homophobia. It's funny too. Every anti gay site ou forum I have ever been to never have a good reason on hating gays. It's almost like they don't have a mind of their own, they just follow each other blindly with broken facts and word of mouth.

"I mean, racism has long since stopped being a dominant mindset among the majority of white people,"

Stop.

Go back into society and then come back. Open your eyes,honey. Open your eyes. AND ITS ALL PEOPLE not just whites...(not to be rude ou anything)

Homophobia is still a problem because there is still hate-period.

Because idiocy has always been common.

People are scared of what they don't know.

I think it's wrong to blame homophobia completely on Christians.
I think why people are so homophobic and mean is prejudice. Some people feel superior to other's based on race, sex, sexual oriantation, economic status ou whatever. Prejudice is usually a learned trait.
Some may be afraid. Most of the gay and lesbian people I know are nice and good hearted people. The problem comes when a entire group is judge par an extreme minority which are not as nice as the rest. I believe the Muslims would know what I mean. I believe every person deserves to be treated with respect untill they prove different. Even then there is still there is a level of fairness that everyone should receive.
I am a Christian. I do not believe that God ou the Bible teaches hatred towards gays ou lesbians. God loves the person, but does not condone the sin. It is a sin to practice homosexuality, but it is not the only one. It just happens to be one that's targeted more. That's sad because it gives the wrong impression of Christians in general.
As I have stated I am a caring person,and I do not condone mistreatment ou bullying.
I believe, whether it be criminal, additions, ou sexual, that God is plus than willing to heal the past, forgive any sin and give a new life.
I know that my beliefs may be offensive to some. But I tried to explain my position with respect and caring. I do not put down ou intentionally hurt anyone. I will accept your comments, I just ask that they be made with the same respect I have tried to show.


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