>> A form of discrimination Similar to racism, xenophobia or anti-semitism, homophobia is also a form of discrimination. Homophobia is a negative attitude or feeling, an aversion toward gay men and lesbians or toward homosexuality in general. Homophobia surfaces as hatred, disparagement, hostility, and rejection of people considered to be gay or lesbian and of things associated with them, especially against people whose appearance and behaviour do not fit male or female gender stereotypes.		>> An issue for several minorities Multiple forms of discrimination occur when bases for discrimination, such as sexual orientation, race, age, sex, ability, and so on, intersect.