State-Sponsored Homophobia

Topix Gay News  Jul 02 09

A world survey of laws prohibiting same sex activity between consenting adults

Homophobia is the fear of, aversion to, or discrimination against homosexuality or homosexuals. It is the hatred, hostility, or disapproval of homosexual people. While appalling and dangerous - and at times murderous - when it is found in individuals, formal or informal groups, it makes life for Lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans or intersex (LGBTI) persons a misery, often leading these to a devastating feeling of insecurity even within their families of origin. Homophobia is even more appalling and dangerous - and again murderous - when found in the very letter of the law. Full story...

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