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| Discussion: Heterophobia: a discussion Feb 3rd 2013, 04:15 I found this blog post which I found highly insightful, and I'd like to discuss what are ATRL's perceptions about the concept of "heterophobia". Quote:
Okay so here's the thing. If you think heterophobia is a real thing don't get surprised when people call you a homophobe. Why? Because by believing in heterophobia, you are being a homophobe.
Heterophobia does not exist. Now before you go off screaming "But equality is a two way street! We're equal and you can't say anything bad about straight people because that's not right!" Remember this: we are not equal. The concept of heterophobia is a logical fallacy that completely ignores power dynamics. I still walk around everyday and never fail to hear at least one (but really I'd put at 20+) outright homophobic things. I am constantly reminded that I am not considered equal to my straight counterparts. That my sexuality is just this gross abomination and that I'm going to hell for it. That I'm still a debate and my attraction is subject to everyone's opinion. We. Are. Not. Equal.
By believing in the fantasy that is heterophobia you start to dismiss homophobia. Because you think that someone on the internet saying straight sex is gross is the same thing as what we face. You try to equate your minor bafflement which is quickly forgotten to a system of oppression. You are trying to erase other people's suffering. And that makes you a homophobe. I don't care how much you stand for equality, when you start diminishing our experiences (and you are, no matter what you think) with this vile, persistent and widely accepted hatred, you are being a homophobe.
When straight people start killing themselves because every day they hear that they're an abomination or disgusting or that they're just another opinion to be voted on or discussed like some moral debate, and that killing people for being straight is a real threat that they face, then you can come to me about heterophobia. But until that happens, shut up and check your privilege.
Assuming that straight people are homophobic from the start and being wary in order to keep yourself safe is not ~heterophobia~ Sorry if someone hurt your straight feelings because they were looking out for themselves. Hell, people talking about how gross straight sex is or something is still not even close to the homophobia we face. Because y'all can just go back and turn on a TV or look at all of your role models and pretty much any random person on the street who will attest that that isn't the case.
Now repeat it after me: Heterophobia is not real.
| http://agender-unicorn.tumblr.com/po...to-have-a-talk Do you think there is such a thing as "heterophobia" in the same sense as "homophobia"? Do you think straight people can really be oppressed in the same way as gay people are?  |  |
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