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Heteronormativity

The assumption that heterosexuality is the default or normal sexual orientation.

Homohysteria

Different from the more commonly used homophobia, this refers to the effects of homophobia on heterosexual persons, specifically their irrational fear of being identified as gay. IMT theorists developed this term to show how inclusive masculinities contribute to lessening this fear.

Homophobia

Irrational fear and persecution of same-sex relationships and people who have them.

Homosexual

A person who is sexually or romantically attracted to people of their own sex.