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Homophobia Definition and Origin
- Homophobia refers to the fear or poor treatment of homosexuals.
- The term "homophobia" was coined by psychologist George Weinberg in the 1960s.
International Recognition and Events
- The term "homophobia" is often used alongside "transphobia" in UN and Council of Europe documents discussing human rights violations of LGBT individuals.
- The International Day Against Homophobia is celebrated on May 17, first observed in 2005 in over 40 countries.
- Gay pride parades are events aimed at combating homophobia.
Country-Specific Efforts
- Argentina, Brazil, Mexico, and Colombia have launched mass media campaigns against homophobia since 2002.
- Laws prohibiting discrimination against homosexuals have been enacted in several countries, with some considering it a hate crime.
International Instruments
- The Declaration of Montreal and the Yogyakarta Principles were adopted in 2006 to promote LGBT rights.
Strategies for Combating Homophobia
- Teaching students about historical figures who were gay or faced discrimination due to their sexuality can help prevent homophobic prejudice and bullying in schools.
Terminology
- An individual who exhibits homophobic behavior is referred to as a homophobe.
Homophobia Definition and Origin
- Homophobia refers to the fear or poor treatment of homosexuals.
- The term "homophobia" was coined by psychologist George Weinberg in the 1960s.
International Recognition and Events
- The term "homophobia" is often used alongside "transphobia" in UN and Council of Europe documents discussing human rights violations of LGBT individuals.
- The International Day Against Homophobia is celebrated on May 17, first observed in 2005 in over 40 countries.
- Gay pride parades are events aimed at combating homophobia.
Country-Specific Efforts
- Argentina, Brazil, Mexico, and Colombia have launched mass media campaigns against homophobia since 2002.
- Laws prohibiting discrimination against homosexuals have been enacted in several countries, with some considering it a hate crime.
International Instruments
- The Declaration of Montreal and the Yogyakarta Principles were adopted in 2006 to promote LGBT rights.
Strategies for Combating Homophobia
- Teaching students about historical figures who were gay or faced discrimination due to their sexuality can help prevent homophobic prejudice and bullying in schools.
Terminology
- An individual who exhibits homophobic behavior is referred to as a homophobe.
Sexism
- Sexism is discrimination based on gender, involving stereotyped roles for men and women and looking down on individuals because of their gender.
- International laws, such as the Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination against Women and the Yogyakarta Principles, demand the abolition of sexism.
- Sexism can affect various aspects of life, including attending a party, getting a job, joining a game, or seeking a promotion.
Forms of Sexism
- Misogyny: hatred of women.
- Misandry: hatred of men.
- Reverse sexism: being biased against men due to feelings of disadvantage.
History of Sexism
- The term "sexism" was likely modeled after "racism" (prejudice or discrimination based on race), although its origin is unclear.
- Sexism has historically been associated with discrimination against women in the Western world.
Education and Sexism
- Globally, women have lower literacy rates than men.
- Malala Yousafzai, a Pakistani schoolgirl, was shot by Taliban gunmen on October 9, 2012, for advocating for girls' rights to education.
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Learn about the concept of homophobia, its origin, and the efforts to combat it. Discover how international organizations and events promote LGBTQ+ rights and challenge discrimination.