Phobia in the original greek covers "fear", "hatred", and "aversion". For instance, hydrophobic molecules do not fear water. That said, homophobia, in cultures

Phobia in the original greek covers "fear", "hatred", and "aversion". For instance, hydrophobic molecules do not fear water. That said, homophobia, in cultures like North America, is very much based on fear. It's not a simple sort of fear, but it is wrapped up in how gay people challenge gender roles, and the fear that men have of being less than dominant. People who aspire to socially dominant roles, who secretly have same-sex feelings, are often the worst oppressors. Before you condemn the term, I suggest you read up on it.