Glossary H

Homophily is defined as the tendency for group members to display certain affinities, such as similarities in demographic background, attitudes, values, or so on. It is the overall degree of similarity of individuals within the same group.

Homophobia refers to irrational hatred or fear of homosexuals or homosexuality.

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Homophones is defined as a word that is pronounced the same as another word but means something different, such as to and two or fate and faith

Homoseductive mother refers to Irving Bieber's term for the mother who is seductive toward her son, traumatizing the boy and turning him into a homosexual.

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Homosexual is defined as a person romantically and erotically attracted to same-sex persons.It refers to an erotic orientation toward members of one's own sex.

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Homosexual behavior refers to sexual activity with the members of the same gender.

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Homosexuality refers to formation of sexual relationships with members of the same sex

Homosexuals refer to people who seek emotional/sexual relationships with members of the same gender.

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