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Why are males more homophobic than females?[W:218:252]

Re: Why are males more homophobic than females?

Tell me something, who here is making the biggest fuss over my claim?

Men or women?

Seems my assumption is verified yet again. :lamo:lamo:lamo:mrgreen::2wave:

It's been discussed numerous times on this forum - and men don't even mind admitting: that a lot of them endlessly cling to strict gender norms and are less likely to support things that violate this.

Like lesbian relationships - they support it as part of a sexual fantasy, but when ti comes to marriage where the potential to benefit is removed, they're then opposed in greater number.

If it challenges the 'masculinity' component (if they hold that in high value) they'll oppose it - no matter what it is.
 
Re: Why are males more homophobic than females?

Tell me something, who here is making the biggest fuss over my claim?

Men or women?

Seems my assumption is verified yet again.
:roll:

More arrogance.
 
Re: Why are males more homophobic than females?

Tell me something, who here is making the biggest fuss over my claim?

Men or women?

Seems my assumption is verified yet again. :lamo:lamo:lamo:mrgreen::2wave:

??

Do you actually pay attention to the little color under people's names or something?
 
Re: Why are males more homophobic than females?

Actually, "phobia" as part of homophobia is referring to the fear of what acceptance of homosexuality will bring, not fear of gays literally. Not all phobias are a literal interpretation.

Hmm, first I have heard that definition, how did you arrive at that conclusion?
 
Re: Why are males more homophobic than females?

It's been discussed numerous times on this forum - and men don't even mind admitting: that a lot of them endlessly cling to strict gender norms and are less likely to support things that violate this.

Like lesbian relationships - they support it as part of a sexual fantasy, but when ti comes to marriage where the potential to benefit is removed, they're then opposed in greater number.

If it challenges the 'masculinity' component (if they hold that in high value) they'll oppose it - no matter what it is.

This is purely a cultural thing right?

Men are hunters and gatherers.
Women are for making babies and cleaning.

Men fight.
Women cook.

Men are manly, strong and fearless.
Women are soft, need protecting, and defenseless.

Men are blue.
Women are pink.


Anything that crosses those lines in the sand is basically a threat to all men everywhere?????
 
Re: Why are males more homophobic than females?

It's been discussed numerous times on this forum - and men don't even mind admitting: that a lot of them endlessly cling to strict gender norms and are less likely to support things that violate this.

Like lesbian relationships - they support it as part of a sexual fantasy, but when ti comes to marriage where the potential to benefit is removed, they're then opposed in greater number.

If it challenges the 'masculinity' component (if they hold that in high value) they'll oppose it - no matter what it is.

At the end of the day, I think lesbian porn is ultimately a "group sex" fantasy more than anything else. The women aren't actually gay. They're simply putting on a show for your (male) arousal.

Even if it is only on a subconscious level, this leads men to the conclusion that there is a possibility that they might be able to "tag in" at any moment.

It's more akin to a voyeuristic threesome than anything else.
 
Re: Why are males more homophobic than females?

At the end of the day, I think lesbian porn is ultimately a "group sex" fantasy more than anything else. The women aren't actually gay. They're simply putting on a show for your (male) arousal.

Even if it is only on a subconscious level, this leads men to the conclusion that there is a possibility that they might be able to "tag in" at any moment.

It's more akin to a voyeuristic threesome than anything else.

Walk into a bar with your best male friend. Start making out with him.
Then try to convince the others in the bar you're not gay, your just trying to excite all the ladies.
See how that works out for ya.
 
Re: Why are males more homophobic than females?

Walk into a bar with your best male friend. Start making out with him.
Then try to convince the others in the bar you're not gay, your just trying to excite all the ladies.
See how that works out for ya.

Again, that wouldn't work, as men are expected to behave in a "masculine" fashion.

Women are not.

Men don't care what a woman might happen to do so long as she still appears to be open for sex. Women aren't that easy.

They want a man who asserts a certain aura of confidence and control. Homosexual behavior simply doesn't fit that criteria.
 
Re: Why are males more homophobic than females?

Again, that wouldn't work, as men are expected to behave in a "masculine" fashion.

Women are not.

Men don't care what a woman might happen to do so long as she still appears to be open for sex. Women aren't that easy.

They want a man who asserts a certain aura of confidence and control. Homosexual behavior simply doesn't fit that criteria.


Which circles back nicely to my point.

Women are more accepting, men are less accepting.

Men are more homophobic, women not so much.
 
Re: Why are males more homophobic than females?

Hmm, first I have heard that definition, how did you arrive at that conclusion?

Not too hard to figure out.

But it really doesn't matter because the point is that the word has already been "coined". It has a meaning, no matter how inaccurate the word's roots may be. Everyone knows that homophobia is not a true phobia. Breaking it down to its roots to try to reject its legitimate meaning is simply a semantic argument and petty.
 
Re: Why are males more homophobic than females?

Which circles back nicely to my point.

Women are more accepting, men are less accepting.

Men are more homophobic, women not so much.

The sexes are wired differently. :shrug:

Besides, you still haven't acknowledged my earlier point.

Are women just as accepting of aggressive lesbians as they are of gay men? I would be inclined to say that they are not.
 
Re: Why are males more homophobic than females?

Actually, there is some truth to this observation.

Poll: Men and women don’t see eye to eye on same-sex marriage – CNN Political Ticker - CNN.com Blogs

There is a gap of acceptance that is statistically greater than 10% between men and women when it comes to same sex marriage and whether it should be legal.

Plus, there is an easily observable difference in how men and women who are against same sex relationships talk about those relationships. Many more women who are against gays are more likely to talk about both gay men and gay women being wrong, while men are much more likely to talk only about gay men being wrong.

Thank you. Not your job to legitimize the OP but your link gives it at least a little piece of ground to stand on..
 
Re: Why are males more homophobic than females?

Not too hard to figure out.

But it really doesn't matter because the point is that the word has already been "coined". It has a meaning, no matter how inaccurate the word's roots may be. Everyone knows that homophobia is not a true phobia. Breaking it down to its roots to try to reject its legitimate meaning is simply a semantic argument and petty.


In other words...it's a deflection. And a worthless one at that. Coming from davidtaylorjr it's also expected.
 
Re: Why are males more homophobic than females?

Thank you. Not your job to legitimize the OP but your link gives it at least a little piece of ground to stand on..

I supplied multiple links before roguenuke did.
 
Re: Why are males more homophobic than females?

The sexes are wired differently. :shrug:

Besides, you still haven't acknowledged my early point.

Are women just as accepting of aggressive lesbians as they are of gay men? I would be inclined to say that they are not.

That's really an unfair question. Most people are put off by overly aggressive people to begin with. So the aggressive part would put off most women without any need to know the sexuality of the person.
 
Re: Why are males more homophobic than females?

Why are men far more afraid of society accepting homosexuals than women?

Is it sheer arrogance?
Do they fear that they are so damned good looking that the second society accepts homosexuality they'll be getting hit on (or worse) every time they step out in public?

It seems like the most vocal anti-gay people are males.

Why?

Are women naturally more accepting then men are?

Are women just more intelligent?

Are men typically more fearful than women?

I am not sure men are, but they sure are more vocal than women. Perhaps men express their opinion more on this than women who might just giggle and hide their true feelings. Who knows.
 
Re: Why are males more homophobic than females?

Are women just as accepting of aggressive lesbians as they are of gay men? I would be inclined to say that they are not.

How am I supposed to reasonably answer that??????

How do most women feel about aggressive men?

I'd guess "put off".
 
Re: Why are males more homophobic than females?

That's really an unfair question. Most people are put off by overly aggressive people to begin with. So the aggressive part would put off most women without any need to know the sexuality of the person.

How am I supposed to reasonably answer that??????

How do most women feel about aggressive men?

I'd guess "put off".

Regardless, the simple fact of the matter is that straight women do not seem to seek out the company of lesbians in the same way that they seek out the company of gay men.

Is it really fair to judge men as being "more homophobic" when women do more or less the same thing?

Could it possibly be the case that people simply do not tend to enjoy being in the company of those that might make unwanted sexual advances upon them?
 
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Re: Why are males more homophobic than females?

Not too hard to figure out.

But it really doesn't matter because the point is that the word has already been "coined". It has a meaning, no matter how inaccurate the word's roots may be. Everyone knows that homophobia is not a true phobia. Breaking it down to its roots to try to reject its legitimate meaning is simply a semantic argument and petty.

If you look up the word, that isn't the meaning.
 
Re: Why are males more homophobic than females?

If I may clarify.

We don't like male homosexuality.

We really, really..... REALLY... like the other kind.
 
Re: Why are males more homophobic than females?

We really, really..... REALLY... like the other kind.

Do we?

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I think we just enjoy the idea of two straight women fooling around with one another as foreplay, not actual lesbianism.
 
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