Meaning of homohysteria | Babel Free
Definitions
A cultural aversion to being perceived as homosexual (thus causing men to avoid stereotypically gay behaviours).
Examples
“Men have⟳ been taught to avoid⟳ behaviors that get⟳ them labeled as "gay," a phenomenon called homohysteria. To make⟳ friends, however, men must transcend homohysteria. For example, Billy reached out to a friend he hadn't spoken to in a while, Rory, only to realize⟳ Rory moved to Vienna while enduring a breakup. In a radical gesture typically confined to couples in romantic comedies, Billy flew to Vienna to rekindle the friendship and support⟳ Rory.”
CEFR level
C1
Advanced
This word is part of the CEFR C1 vocabulary — advanced level.
This word is part of the CEFR C1 vocabulary — advanced level.
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