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Heterophobia

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Definition:
Discrimination or prejudice against straight (heterosexual) people by a glbt person.

Though there are few cases of heterophobia, some heterosexual people believe extending equal rights to glbt people is or will lead to discrimination against heterosexuals. On the contrary, some glbt people believe an argument under the guise of heterophobia is merely a justification for or counteraction to homophobia.

Suggested Reading:
Should Gays Be Allowed to Discriminate?
Racism and the Gay Community
Discrimination Against Gays in the Workplace
Also Known As: heteroerotophobia, heterosexophobia

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