>>5076815223. Political Psychology
Beyond Freudian theory, political conservatism has been linked to a need for cognitive closure, a preference for rigid social norms, and disgust sensitivity—which can contribute to anti-LGBTQ+ attitudes, even without any latent homosexuality.
In other words, for many Republicans, especially religious or socially conservative ones, it may be less about "I’m gay and hate it" and more about "I’m scared of what’s different and want strict rules to protect tradition."
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4. Cultural Layer
In U.S. conservative circles, masculinity and heteronormativity are often politically and culturally idealized. That pressure can create an environment where being gay is feared or mocked, regardless of someone’s personal orientation—sort of like a “don’t ask, don’t exist” mentality.
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Bottom Line:
For some, anti-gay sentiment is rooted in repressed desire or shame (Freudian territory).
For others, it's more about ideological purity, social conformity, or fear of change.
Either way, the hostility often says more about the person expressing it than the group they're attacking.
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