[Ashley.]

Originally Posted by Niamh.

Thinking "I bet he's gay" isn't homophobic though, it's just an observation. Also, I've never thought because someone is gay that they automatically like shopping, in much the same way as I don't assume that all girls like shopping either, since I detest shopping myself. Things like that are stereotypes though not examples of homophobia or sexism. Also, that's so gay phrase I've only ever heard people online use tbh

Hm, it's just something I've had thoughts about. I think thinks like homophobia and racism exist in one's subconscious and "true" homophobia that we know today comes when the detestation is stronger, and the homophobia moves from the subconscious to your basic awareness.