1. Heterosexism: A Psychological Disorder
At this point, the conflict can be resolved and the result will be the absolving of the need to externalize the internal conflict through homophobic behavior. ... This methodology suggests that prejudiced attitudes serve to reduce tension aroused by unconscious conflicts. ... Homophobic tendencies are the externalization of inner conflicts and the act of reducing anxiety that is caused by them. These conflicts can include such issues as gender identity, sexual object choice, or both. ... An aversion to homosexual stimuli as an effort to repress unconscious conflicts must be resolved by ma...
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