internalized homophobia


internalized homophobia

the type of homophobia occurring in a homosexual person, often associated with self-loathing, self-censure, and self-censorship.

in·ter·nal·iz·ed ho·mo·pho·bia

(in-tĕr'năl-izd hō'mō-fō'bē-ă) A psychological trait occurring in a homosexual, often associated with self-loathing, self-censure, and self-censorship.