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1. homophobia is a social construct.

Fri Nov 1, 2013, 09:38 PM

Nov 2013

Since the 19th c., it has been part of the western norm of masculinity. That appears to be changing.

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Homosexuality vs. Homophobia in nature [View all] ashling Nov 2013 OP

homophobia is a social construct. Deep13 Nov 2013 #1

I used to think it was a social construct, but now I'm not so sure Snake Plissken Nov 2013 #10

It is actually both. Behind the Aegis Nov 2013 #12

homophobia is an ANTIsocial construct ashling Nov 2013 #14

K&R ismnotwasm Nov 2013 #2

K & R libdem4life Nov 2013 #3

Also, homosexuality is relatively easy to understand. Behind the Aegis Nov 2013 #4

That's a good point ismnotwasm Nov 2013 #5

You also bring up an excellent example. Behind the Aegis Nov 2013 #7

I remember that ismnotwasm Nov 2013 #8

K&R DeSwiss Nov 2013 #9

Kick & recommended. William769 Nov 2013 #11