anti-LGBT
Opposing sexual minorities
Anti-LGBT describes opposition to lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender people—their rights, visibility, or social acceptance.
The term labels policies, attitudes, rhetoric, or violence directed against LGBT individuals: anti-LGBT legislation, anti-LGBT discrimination.
It functions as both adjective and noun: The bill drew criticism from anti-LGBT groups.
Also written anti-LGBTQ, anti-LGBTQ+, or with other variants of the acronym.
Prejudice against same-sex attraction
- transphobiaPrejudice against transgender people
- biphobiaPrejudice against bisexual people
- discriminationUnjust differential treatment
- bigotryIntolerance toward differing views
harassment · persecution · marginalization · oppression · stigma · exclusion · vilification · scapegoating
Ingrained, intense aversion
- aversionIntense dislike or repugnance
- contemptDisdainful disregard
- disapprovalUnfavorable opinion expressed
- rejectionDenial of acceptance
resentment · enmity · narrow-mindedness · ignorance · fear · disgust · othering · dehumanization
Official enactment of statutes
- criminalizationMaking conduct unlawful
- decriminalizationEnding criminal status
homophobia
Prejudice against same-sex attraction
- transphobiaPrejudice against transgender people
- biphobiaPrejudice against bisexual people
- discriminationUnjust differential treatment
bigotry · harassment · persecution · marginalization · oppression · stigma · exclusion · vilification · scapegoating · demonization
antipathy
Ingrained, intense aversion
- aversionIntense dislike or repugnance
- contemptDisdainful disregard
- disapprovalUnfavorable opinion expressed
rejection · resentment · enmity · narrow-mindedness · ignorance · fear · disgust · othering · dehumanization · condemnation
legislation
Official enactment of statutes
- criminalizationMaking conduct unlawful
- decriminalizationEnding criminal status
anti-LGBTpro-LGBT
Supporting queer rights
gay-friendly · affirming · welcoming · accepting · inclusive
anti-LGBTprogressive
Favoring reform and innovation
liberal · ally · open-minded