Question

1. What is the difference between heterosexism and homophobia? 2. Can homosexuals change their sexual orientation if they want to? And if 3. Why do researchers generally recommend using the term "sexual 4. Should discrimination based on sexual orientation be outlawed to the 5. If people believe in a literal interpretation of the Bible, is it prejudiced so, can heterosexuals do the same? orientation" rather than "sexual preference"? same extent as discrimination based on race and sex? for them to... o regard homosexual behavior as sinful? o view homosexuality as an abomination before God? o support the death penalty for homosexual behavior? 6. If a heterosexual person has a homosexual experience, would you describe that person as homosexual? What about two experiences, or three, or four? That is, at what point is someone homosexual? 7. Is it okay for people in the gay community to use terms such as "fag," "dyke," and "queen" while at the same time criticizing the use of these terms in the straight community? 8. How is homophobia psychologically similar to antifat comments?

Answer 1

1. Difference between heterosexism and homophobia is :

Heterosexism is the assumption that everyone and everything is heterosexual

Homophobia is the fear of homosexuality

2. Sexual orientation means to which sex you are attracted. Homosexual means same sex and heterosexual means opposite sex. Being straight , lesbian etc is compatible with normal mental health and social adjustment . Yes ,off course they can change if they want to but it causes several harmful effects like psychological stress etc and that's why individuals are not encouraged to change their sexual orientation .

3. Researchers use sexual orientation rather than sexual preference . Both the terms have similar meaning ( a person's perception about his or her own sex ) and they are used interchangeably but sexual preference suggest a degree of voluntary choice also.

4. No , discrimination should be done based on sexual orientation neither on race or sex . It's all about life . Everyone have their own viewpoints and perception . Nobody is same in this world ,everyone is different . Nobody has same likes and dislikes . Discriminating people on the basis of sexual orientation ,race ,sex etc is below the standards or principles of ethics and we should treat everyone equally .