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LESBOPHOBIA [1 record]

Record 1 2023-12-21

English

Subject field(s)
  • Sociology of Human Relations
  • Sexology
DEF

The disdain for lesbian people or people perceived as lesbian, or fear or hatred of them, that leads to discrimination or hostility.

CONT

Lesbophobia refers to the double discrimination experienced by lesbians, sexism and homophobia.

Key term(s)
  • lesbiphobia

French

Domaine(s)
  • Sociologie des relations humaines
  • Sexologie
DEF

Mépris, peur ou haine ressentis à l'égard des personnes lesbiennes ou perçues comme lesbiennes, menant à de la discrimination ou à des actes d'hostilité envers elles.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Sociología de las relaciones humanas
  • Sexología
DEF

Discriminación homófoba y sexista hacia las lesbianas.

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