Homophobia Discussion

According to Gregory Herek, what are the consequences of anti-gay prejudice?

According to Gregory Herek, the consequences of anti-gay prejudice are that many homosexuals choose to mask their gay character and act heterosexual in order to avoid ridicule and be accepted, rather than just being themselves. Also, it leads to discrimination and hate crimes against homosexuals who come out openly.

How does Herek define “Secondary victimization”?

According to Herek, "Secondary victimization" is when a homosexual victim of a hate crime is treated differently because people have learned from the hate crime, that person is gay.

Burns finds out that sexuality is not always a private matter. What did Burns find out about staying silent about one’s sexuality? Why is it necessary for some students to be open and vocal about who they are?

Burns found out that many gays stay silent to avoid the ridicule that comes from their family, friends, and society when they come out. He finds that many gays do not want to be treated differently due to revealing their feelings and that some gays are open and true to their nature about themselves. Burns explains that he feels that gays should come out in order to have more opportunities to meet others like them.

Lim-Him discusses two forms of oppression: racism and homophobia. What is the intersection of race and sexuality according to the author?

According to the author, the intersection of race and sexuality is when a person thinks that their sexuality has an effect on their race.