genderphobia

Morbid fear of “other-gendered” people, including transsexuals and cross-dressers.

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* Genderphobia. This is the irrational fear and/or hatred of anyone whose gender expression is different from the prescribed gender roles placed upon people by the heteronormative society (e.g., women should be feminine in nature and men should be masculine).

Lesbian clients face multiple challenges: numerous oppressions in society can compromise lesbians' wellness

Moreover, Salgado (2002) affirmed that women are distinguished by gender bias and genderphobia: not only because they are women, but also because they are old.

Sexuality in the perception and experience of elderly women members of a living group/ Percepcao e vivencia da sexualidade na voz de mulheres idosas participantes de grupo de convivencia

It can also be used in sessions exploring intersections of sexual orientation, homophobia, gender roles, and genderphobia in society.