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== Homophobia == | == Homophobia == | ||
Homophobia is the fear of being socially excluded for being regarded as gay. It is the fear that other men destroy one's reputation of one's willingness and ability to compete for women | Homophobia is the fear of being socially excluded for being regarded as gay. It is the fear that other men destroy one's reputation of one's willingness and ability to compete for women. Sexless beta males ([[incels]]) hence avoid physical closeness to other men to avoid being seen as gay. | ||
Sexless beta males ([[incels]]) hence avoid physical closeness to other men to avoid being seen as gay. | |||
On the other hand, men who have already proven their competitive ability to get a woman, feel more relaxed around gays, especially since this can even act as a costly signal of their status. | On the other hand, men who have already proven their competitive ability to get a woman, feel more relaxed around gays, especially since this can even act as a costly signal of their status. | ||