s heterosexuals. It is at this point that the individual becomes aware that homosexuality is not merely a sexual orientation, but a way of life (Dempsey, 1994).ConclusionHomophobia is an irrational fear of, aversion to, or discrimination against homosexuality or homosexuals. Without homophobia, most of the struggle that homosexuals undertake would be eradicated. Acceptance would just be the norm. Being a teenager is hard enough without all the odds stacked against them. Education of homosexuality is the only way to change the opinions of the general public. Without education, homosexual stereotypes will only progress until there is no room for them....
