Quote by Dan Savage

A huge part of what animates homophobia among young people is paranoia and fear of their own capacity to be gay themselves.

A huge part of what animates homophobia among young people i

Summary

This quote highlights that a significant factor that fuels homophobia in young individuals is rooted in their own anxieties and apprehension about their potential to be attracted to the same sex. It suggests that the fear of acknowledging their own homosexuality drives them to direct their negative feelings towards others in an attempt to distance themselves from something they might perceive as undesirable. This quote emphasizes the internal struggles and insecurities that contribute to homophobic attitudes in young people.

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