Definitions
- Describing someone who has a strong dislike or fear of people who identify as LGBTQ+. - Referring to attitudes, behaviors, or policies that discriminate against or exclude LGBTQ+ individuals. - Talking about language or actions that express hatred or contempt towards LGBTQ+ people.
- Describing someone who is unwilling to accept or respect beliefs, opinions, or lifestyles that differ from their own. - Referring to attitudes, behaviors, or policies that discriminate against or exclude individuals based on their race, religion, gender, or other characteristics. - Talking about language or actions that express hatred or contempt towards people who are different from oneself.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words describe negative attitudes or behaviors towards a group of people.
- 2Both words imply a lack of acceptance or respect for diversity.
- 3Both words can be used to describe individuals, attitudes, behaviors, or policies.
- 4Both words can cause harm and discrimination towards marginalized groups.
- 5Both words are associated with prejudice and bias.
What is the difference?
- 1Target: Homophobic specifically refers to attitudes or behaviors towards LGBTQ+ individuals, while intolerant can apply to any group of people based on their characteristics.
- 2Scope: Homophobic is more narrow in scope than intolerant, which can encompass a wider range of discriminatory attitudes or behaviors.
- 3Intensity: Homophobic implies a stronger and more visceral dislike or fear of LGBTQ+ individuals, while intolerant can be less extreme in its expression of prejudice.
- 4Connotation: Homophobic is a more specific and charged term than intolerant, which can be used in a broader range of contexts.
Remember this!
Homophobic and intolerant are both negative words that describe attitudes or behaviors that discriminate against or exclude certain groups of people. However, homophobic specifically refers to attitudes or behaviors towards LGBTQ+ individuals, while intolerant can apply to any group of people based on their characteristics. Additionally, homophobic implies a stronger and more visceral dislike or fear of LGBTQ+ individuals, while intolerant can be less extreme in its expression of prejudice.
