intersexphobia
intersexphobia noun: fear, dislike, or hatred of intersexual people and/or intersexuality.
Noun
intersexphobia (uncountable)
- Fear, dislike, or hatred of intersexual people and/or intersexuality.
- Although there is overlap in ways that binary gender norms are imposed on trans* and intersex students, athletes, and staff, we feel it is important to understand how transphobia and intersexphobia work as different forms of discrimination.2016, Heather Sykes, Christopher Smith, “Trans*, Intersex, and Cisgender Issues in Physical Education and Sport”, in Daniel B. Robinson, Lynn Randall, editors, Social Justice in Physical Education...
- However, Turner said the bear community still has a way to go when it comes to greater diversity and acceptance, as he's faced both intersexphobia and biphobia from within its ranks.2016 September, Matthew Wade, “Something To Growl About”, in Star Observer Magazine, page 13
- Synonyms:
- interphobia
Synonyms of intersexphobia
Origin of intersexphobia
From intersex + -phobia.
Questions about intersexphobia
- What does intersexphobia mean?
- Intersexphobia means fear, dislike, or hatred of intersexual people and/or intersexuality.
- What part of speech is intersexphobia?
- Intersexphobia is a noun.
Words near intersexphobia in the dictionary
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