Tamar, a young woman, hails from a religious family, and her family has an aversion toward homosexuals. Even though she is attracted to women, her cultural background prevents her from embracing her sexuality. Eventually, she marries a man of her parents' choice. This scenario exemplifies the concept of ________.

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The scenario exemplifies internalized homophobia, which refers to the self-hatred and negative attitudes toward one's own homosexuality that are often a result of societal oppression and stigma. Tamar's cultural background has led her to internalize these attitudes and repress her own homosexual attractions, ultimately leading her to marry a man she doesn't truly love. Domestic partnership refers to a legal and emotional commitment between two individuals in a same-sex relationship, reverse discrimination refers to discrimination against members of a majority group in favor of a minority group, and serial monogamy refers to multiple consecutive romantic relationships with different partners.

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