Heterophobia?

Question

We cannot go a week without hearing the word "homophobia" thrown about. So, I propose that FOR FAIRNESS' SAKE, the word heterophobia be given the same amount of attention.

Answer 1

Funny

yes... nice

Answer 2

awesome point, then again that comes with the whole homosexuals being in the minority but who knows, soon enough maybe heterophobia will be a real problem until then I thank my lucky stars for one sided ignorance!

Answer 3

Heterophobia: sounds funny.  For some reason it reminds me of the term "arachnophobia".  Anyhow, I suppose that theoretically it could exist, but I have never met or heard of anyone who has a strong prejudice or fear of heterosexual people.  There are just too many heterosexuals about everywhere for even a small bit of "heterophobia" to get started.  But speaking of the term "homophobia", I think it's an unfortunate term.  It refers to a fear, rather than a prejudice.  A more appropriate term would be "anti-g*y bigotry."