Homophobia

Swedes can now use a gender-neutral pronoun to refer to a man or woman. New research finds that doing so seems to reduce sexist attitudes and assumptions.

New research finds certain green behaviors are linked with masculine and feminine stereotypes.

Though leaked messages and a corruption scandal have brought thousands to the streets, frustrations on the island run much deeper.

Botswana decriminalized homosexuality, and Ecuador just legalized same-sex marriage. Here's how research suggests LGBTQ policy might impact antigay bias.

A new study finds that state laws sent a strong message about how norms were changing—and homophobia declined as a result.

But weight-related bias appears to be increasing.

New research suggests that sexual minorities are particularly vulnerable to dependency on these drugs.

The World Psychiatric Association has come out against conversion therapy—a long discredited and widely condemned practice that won't go away.

The lingering stereotype of homosexuals as promiscuous.

The Supreme Court’s endorsement of gay marriage has forced homophobia to come out of the closet.

Crimes targeting black and transgender Americans persist, but they are under-reported and under-recorded.

As anti-gay prejudice becomes less socially acceptable, homophobia joins racism and sexism in the ranks of biases veiled behind supposed ambivalence.

The complicated pleasures of Nicholas Wrathall's hagiographic new documentary.