Fixed not absolute: homophobia & traditional masculinity

Abstract

This project facilitates a study on homosexuality and homophobia, Researched from an inter-disciplinary approach. The analysis on the origins of homosexuality and the root causes of homophobia are discussed by analyzing biological, genetic, social, economic, political influences that are either causes for homosexuality or root causes for homophobia. This project includes personal opinions as well as statistics, however the main aim is to provide an unbiased and objective approach, therefore mostly scholar’s research work and statistics are used to support my claims. The practical part of the project is supported by the theoretical frame work, the practical aim of this project is to eliminate homophobia, by creating not only, tolerance, and acceptance, but most importantly understanding of the topic, root causes and effects on the LGBT community. The project could then be implemented in schools, or community settings in which the environment most of the time is already friendly, through relationships by family, friends, and (co)-workers.