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Section 5: Clarifying Diagnostic Terms

Homophobia: A Misnomer

Pages 77-83
Published online: 28 Dec 2017
 
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This paper identifies the term “homophobia” as inaccurate: “Homophobia” is not a phobia. The confusion may result in part from literary uses of “phobia,” which include both anxiety and anger conditions. Clinical observations of clients displaying “homophobia” are discussed. Alternative language is recommended as more accurate and more likely to result in appropriate treatment.

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Tony White

Tony White is a registered psychologist in private practice who runs a transactional analysis training program for CTA and TSTA candidates. He also works at a drug rehabilitation center.