Why are men generally more homophobic than women?

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Why are men generally more homophobic than women?

jaybee281 · Accepted Answer

Most of these answers are dumb "ohh I'm not like other men they're animals I'm a civilized good man" - just fuck off - I'll tell you why - men use rationality and logic over emotions and empathy -women are the opposite - the dude's here make opinions like most women do - literally the only argument for homosexuality is love and commitment - they're not hurting anyone bla bla - they're not hurting anyone except society as a whole - Being gay or asexual or wanting to be trans were all and are still pathological (no one will talk about how gender dysphoria is classified as a pathology still and how homosexuality was that too before needing to be changed for the vote) - no one's born like that - neuroscience says so - biology also says men have dicks women have vaginas - for a damn reason - hypothetically if we were all homosexuals our species would die out - that's how bad this - let alone current problems - proAIDS at its best.. They need therapy the moment they start feeling shit not empathy - mostly because most of them come from homes where they didn't have a great father figure or no father figure to begin with - it's all psychological and should be fixed - why would I have no problem with that?

Mizzvmn88 · Accepted Answer

I actually just read an interesting piece on this topic and I think it's absolutely correct. Men hate homophobia because men are programmed to believe from a young age, that they are the power in society. They are the head of the household. They are the bosses, politicians, and protectors. Men are not allowed to be "sissy". So they despise anything that they think resembles a "sissy". The gay lifestyle is easy to pick on because the stereotypical gay man is a "sissy". (< I ABSOULTELY DO NOT AGREE WITH THIS). The stereotypical gay man is everything men are warned not to be.

Brainsbeforebeauty · Accepted Answer

Because if men say they're okay with homosexuals, even if they're not, they fear other men will label them that way...
And accepting others doesn't mean you're that way yourself. I have no issues with lesbians or bi-sexuals even though I'm 💯 heterosexual..
And I sure wouldn't worry if others falsely assumed otherwise..
But some men feel more pressure to be "manly" and bring accepting of homosexuals is seen to be "unmanly" by some people..

razelove · Answer

Is this abroad? In the US I mostly notice guys just don't care. On my end I support gay men for a simple reason, math. Every two guys who get together means there are more women on the market. Also who else would have competitively priced my modelling and what not when I was younger. Women have that whole men can't say no mentality.

It feels like you're projecting more so than reacting to some real hate, or even discontent that has been directed your way for being gay. One of my family members acts like being gay is a pass to act like an asshole. It isn't homophobia that makes me not want to talk to him, he's just an unpleasant person to spend time with. He literally hit me once and started crying when I hit him back "I can't do that, he's gay".

Anyway, there are plenty of people I dislike and hate. The only thing they have in common is I don't want to spend time with them.

bamesjond0069 · Answer

Because women have a flexible sexuality as thats whats required for successful mating.

Men do not have a flexible sexuality because thats whats required for successful mating.

Women might find a certain man attractive but thats not going to make a successful pairing if he can't protect or provide or if he has a wimpy demeanor. Where a older man with facial scars might be extremely attractive for protecting and providing but just pure looks not so much. Women are quite flexible and can find that man sexually attractive. And what if he already has a wife and they live in a warzone where men are scarce? They are flexible enough to also find his wife attractive and accept her and be a second wife. This is the mating strategy that has worked for women for thousands of years.

Men need to specifically find young healthy women attractive. Nothing else. Men who go for older women won't reproduce much or at all. Men who go for unhealthy women they tend to die from child bearing or miscarry in the past a lot and even to present they do more although its much safer. So men who basically seek attractive teens were the most successful at reproduction. So there isn't much flexibility for mens sexuality.

So when you put all sorts of weird sex scenarios in front of men and women, women typically can learn to accept it and love it because its part of their biological survival imperitive to accept ANY situation in which their survival is increased, (for example to love their rapist or captor) where men will either love it because its part of the biological imperative of mating or hate it because its against the biological imperative of mating. Ie gay sex is disgusting to most men because its its a complete failure for mating strategy.

Anonymous · Answer

Probably the same reason a male comedian can dress/act as a stereotypical woman and nearly guaranteed get a laugh.

It's just already accepted women can be masculine and take on a man's role if she wants to, although there's still a lot of disagreement how successful she can be at that. Men never made a powerful stubborn argument/fight men can do everything a woman can (to my knowledge) because they never on a large scale felt or never wanted to or were never able to express the need. So men being feminine has had none of the buildup/paveway or bolstering that feminism has happened to provided for women being treated as the same as men and okay doing typically male things. Female validity not being tied to traditional feminity has already been broadly established in western society. The same cannot be said of their male counterparts.

Hence: gay men are seen as worse than gay women (because being gay is opposite traditional gender roles in relationships). Hence: men are/feel more threatened as a sex than women by gayness. Hence: men as a sex are more hostile to gayness in general.

HorrorFan · Answer

There's a higher societal expectation for men to be masculine and manly. Not just from a respect and admiration viewpoint of other men, but it's overwhelmingly the expectation from women for a romantic partner.

One of the most universally effective ways to get under a man's skin is to declare him weak or feminine. Combine all this with most religions declaring that homosexuality is a sin and the fact that most people are simply uncomfortable with people different than themselves and this is why things are the way they are sadly.

Aakash_Hangargi · Answer

Lol women are friendly with Gay people bc they find it safe place and they know they won't rape them and for fashion sense may be.

Men might be afraid bc most girls will call them gays I have seen on here itself if men like anal they are termed as gay neven of they are hetro.

And also it would put them on spot and girls not thinking them as manly, and men want to have sex with women.

You have to understand it from both ends you know they have to prove themselves as straight for no apperent reason

Anonymous · Answer

Women tend to be more open minded and progressive in their views than men are. Men have a fear of femininity and being viewed as such, so I think that manifests itself in hostility towards homosexual men. Perceived femininity is undesirable to them. You’ll notice men are generally more accepting of lesbians. I don’t know if this has a cultural or a biological basis but it definitely exists.

genericname85 · Answer

there's no homophobia. people that aren't gay just don't like when people shove gay stuff down their throat and rub it in their faces. that's what LGBTQ does. they rub their shit in peoples faces and then they are surprised that people don't like it. in fact they get butthurt when people wanna celebrate a "straight pride" parade. double standarted much?

andreasderjuengere · Answer

A phobia is a fear and it may result in panic-like reactions.
Using the term 'homophobia' is mainly a propaganda stunt of certain groups of interest.

A majority of men simply does not LIKE the idea of gay activities - and we communicate this without shrouding our position in chocolate-coated words.
Women tend to be less direct, and use 'diplomatic' wording more often than men.

ChrisMaster69 · Answer

Because male homosexuality has been banned or illegal with prison, death sentence etc in almost every country from before the 1960’s give or take 10 years.

it is still illegal and condemned or huge amount of stigma against it.

it’s very easy to jump on the homophobic band wagon against guys.

where as it’s never been illegal for girls,

it’s been a common theme in films and porn for years.

it’s more socially acceptable and men feel less threatened by it.

Toast792 · Answer

I've actually met more homophobic women, (usually karens). Most guys I meet literally just don't give a fuck anymore, "People can do what they want, I don't really care." is what I usually hear. So while they don't typically openly support it, they also don't sit there and start problems with someone just because of their sexuality.

Lionman95 · Answer

Because having homosexual feelings is labeled as a weakness by some guys. Because rather tend to think of other guys as their rivals in some kind of way it´s easier to step on the other guy´s feelings.
It can be so pleasuring showing others than you´re better/stronger than them.

FakeName123 · Answer

Because men think more in groups as it is necessary in order to protect the females of a tribe. Women on the other hand want to be as inclusive as possible (you dont throw out a child or something).

Additionally brain scans have shown that hetereosexual men react he same as to seeing maggots. So yeah, there is a high level of disgust involved.

Unit1 · Answer

I think either they think it will make them more "alpha" by fighting the homosexuals and so trying to impress the pinks... or the homosexuals tend to get along with women better more often as they not only take care of themselves and their appearance but also have no such ulterior motives like raping her one day.

Anonymous · Answer

Because women are more homophobic toward gay men.

Seriously.
Hear me out.

Women tolerate the existence of gay men *in general* more. But they are less accepting of any whiff of homosexual feelings in their potential partners. Therefore, it behooves men to reject that perception or association more severely lest they lose access to potential partners.

DiscomfortZone · Answer

1) Because men are the ones judged according to the number of women they conqure (social status (.
2) Because in religious cuntservative societies women aren't allowed opinions, so it's down to the men to explain how sex with relatives is cool but intragender sex isn't :) (cultural conditioning)

Bellatris · Answer

I don't know. Are they though? Has research been done on this, or is this just your own personal opinion based upon your own experiences?

LivelyReport · Answer

Not really it's because some guys tend to be on edge when it comes to sexuality and preference. I'm Conservative but I'm not afraid of homosexuals (homophobic) my best friend who came out 10 years ago and came out as a conservative 5 years ago (was very liberal) and he received a WOLRD of homophobic slurs. And that's wrong not only that it's double standards.

Anonymous · Answer

Because many, many men think all gay men want their bodies.  And they are either turned in by the idea, or terrified by it.  Lol 😂

Outofthegrey · Answer

Here's my best guess:  Most men don't want to be penetrated.

MountAverage · Answer

Toxic masculinity, plain and simple. And all you assholes freaking out over that term are just more proof of it.

Anonymous · Answer

I have never met anyone of either gender who is actually afraid of homosexuals. It sounds like you are confused.

Anonymous · Answer

Because men are generally more conservative-thinking on all the moral issues than women are, and would prefer GOOD mental health for those people who are struggling with the tragedy of "same-sex-attraction"

grega239 · Answer

Because it looks cringy. Seriously, the first time I saw 2 guys make out, i almost threw up. It also probably has to do with the fact that it's unmanly

Jesus_is_the_guey · Answer

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FilmGuy93 · Answer

Because women are allowed to be way more flamboyant about expressing their affection for each other.

DaveToo · Answer

I guess because most men can't visualize sucking a cock or getting fucked in the ass. Women KNOW what feels good and how to make another woman feel good. That's my opinion.

BeMuse · Answer

Men aren't scared of homos. Most men just aren't gay. Learn the difference.

Bakcula · Answer

Women are like hey honey there's a child rapist that just moved in beside us. We need a baby sitter we should hire him. "Guy" uhh are your fucking dumb? Woman. Stop being racist.

TheFlak38 · Answer

because women are always at the tip of the spear when it comes to degeneracy and the destruction of civilisations from within

Hispanic-Cool-Guy · Answer

Women tend to be more sympathetic and don't want to hurt the homos feelings.

Anonymous · Answer

If you state a fact, back it up with facts. Please provide the data for your theory. If it’s from a study, that’s fine. If it’s just based on your feelings, then your theory is invalid.

Daniel_Dano · Answer

Because women are more easily fooled by the media so they think homosexuality is a normal thing which it isn't

Aiko_E_Lara · Answer

Same reason why women are generally more homophobic than men

jerdanro · Answer

Because I'm so damn sexy, those men can't control themselves. (Before anyone freaks out, this is sarcasm)

Grotty · Answer

How can you even say such a thing? You could say in your experience.

KrakenAttackin · Answer

Let's start with the fact that most women are lesbians at heart.

JamieLoves · Answer

Homophobic means “ fear of Homos”. I don’t fear then... I just know that the fake ones are nuts.

anylolone · Answer

Because men are proxies for women and hostility is dangerous.

OddBeMe · Answer

oh yeah. gayness challenges the ideas of masculinity.

colin77 · Answer

We were created to rule and dominate... not th otherway around

jlee99 · Answer

Toxic Masculinity.

ahmedd81 · Answer

How do you know this? Are you just assuming this? Have you done any surveys?

Anonymous · Answer

This sounds like something from a fake blue account.

JustACuriousLady · Answer

By a large margin yes.

007kingifrit · Answer

they don't like you? that's not a phobia

Alpha4U · Answer

Whats so special about being gay? get over yourself.

Shamalien · Answer

Cause dicks r more frightenin than pussies

NoManTwo · Answer

Who gives a fuck why?

Steinkopf · Answer

Men are less agreeable than women.

michael1469 · Answer

Cause its exit only.

curator · Answer

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