Marcus has been ridiculed and harassed at school for being gay. His classmates shun his company and he has been the victim of numerous threats. Marcus is fearful for his life. He is the victim of __________.

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Marcus is the victim of homophobia, which is the fear or hatred of people who identify as LGBTQ+. This is evidenced by the fact that Marcus is being ridiculed and harassed because of his sexual orientation, and that his classmates are shunning him and threatening him.

Marcus Has Been Ridiculed and Harassed at School for Being