Homophobia

Homophobia was the fear of — or irrational hatred for — homosexuals. This could manifest in name-calling — gay, queer, poof, fag — (TV: Children of Earth: Day Four, PROSE: Endgame, Death and Diplomacy, Timeless, et al) or even in murder. (PROSE: The Scales of Injustice) Bernice Summerfield — from the 26th century, when bisexuality was the norm — researched the subject in the course of her historical studies, but could not understand how people could have made such a big deal of such things as sexual orientation. (PROSE: Sky Pirates!)

Common male gay stereotypes included being effeminate, (PROSE: Endgame, Combat Rock) and the use of make-up and earrings. (PROSE: Interference - Book One) For lesbians, a common stereotype was short hair. (PROSE: Revolution Man)

Mark Barrington told Geoff Paynter off for sniggering at the mention of Jacqueline Maguire being a lesbian — "It's not the 1970s anymore." (PROSE: The King of Terror)

Alan Pangbourne called Francis Leemark homophobic for calling him a fairy for — in the words of Leemark — "swishing around your school dressed up in a woman's robe". (PROSE: Warchild)

Jeff Shrubb was accused of stirring up racism, sexism and homophobia. (PROSE: Tragedy Day)