Question

Why are people homophobic?

Answer 1

Bias-related violence against homosexuals is believed to be widespread in the United States, with perpetrators typically described by victims as young men in groups who assault targets of convenience . Victim accounts suggest that assailants possess tremendous rage and hatred; indeed, documentation of horrific levels of brutality has led gay activists to characterize the violence as political terrorism aimed at all gay men and lesbians . Other motives for antigay violence suggested in the literature include male bonding, proving heterosexuality, and purging secret homosexual desires . Due to a dearth of empirical research with assailants, motives are largely inferred from victim accounts and a handful of publicized cases. Thus, the goal of the research discussed in this chapter was to investigate assailants' self-described motivations for their assaults. ...

Answer 2

I believe this is due to the opinions which vary from person to person. In my experience I believe homophobia to be a cause of insecurity and fear of difference.

•Throughout history, people who were different from the majority of others were often tormented and blamed for many things. This fear of differences can start at childhood teasing, but can also lead to worse things. Further, it is not necessarily that people dislike or hate the differences, but it could be a matter of status, or power. Some people enjoy feeling better than other people, regardless of reason.

•Another reason is that it’s sometimes considered politically incorrect to talk about, or socially awkward. Not talking about it leads to not understanding it. Not  understanding it may cause people to rely on stereotypes, which may be poor representations of homosexuality.

•The most common reason I’ve seen for homophobia is religion. Many read scriptures and think they present as a homophobic statement.

•Some believe it is necessary for the human race to reproduce which homosexual couples usually can’t.

•Believing that children shouldn’t be around two people of the same gender for too long. Like if they had two dads or moms.