in brief: Basow and Johnson, in analysing thier and others research suggest that homophobia in males is a reaction to a perceived threat against the stability of the self (masculinity being intricately bound up with the continued proving of heterosexuality) where female homophobia is correlated with authoritainism.
"Heterosexual femininity, although based on attracting men as sexual partners, appears more variable than heterosexual masculinity with respect to gender-related traits, heterosexuality is not an aspect of femininity that must be affirmed and proven, but is instead an aspect of femininity that is assumed and compulsory."
Posted by flambingo at August 28, 2003 02:20 PMExcept that if as a man you are actually being attacked or have been attacked by a homosexual, then its not a phobia, but a legitimate fear.
Posted by: Elf on September 16, 2003 02:42 AMAlso, as a woman, I'm more likely to fear female homosexuals than male homosexuals. Male homosexuals pose no threat to me. Females, on the other hand, have hurt me.
Posted by: Gloria on October 12, 2003 05:27 PM