Internalized homophobia can be defined as ________.
A) a fear of emotional intimacy with the same sex
B) a fear of physical intimacy with the same sex
C) self-hatred because of one's homosexuality
D) homosexuals' hatred toward the opposite sex

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Internalized homophobia refers to the negative feelings and beliefs about oneself as a result of societal stigma and discrimination against homosexuality. It can lead to self-hatred and a rejection of one's own sexual orientation. It does not necessarily involve fear of intimacy with the same sex or hatred towards the opposite sex.

Internalized Homophobia Can Be Defined as ________