<p>Homophobia, according to Sprecher and McKinney (1993) in Williamson (2000), involves ‘negative and/or fearful attitudes about homosexuals or homosexuality’. Other authors have given similar definitions. For example, Lock and Kleis (1998) said homophobia is characterised by negative attitudes towards homosexual people, while Richmond and McKenna (1998) identified it as a dislike or distrust of homosexuals’ life-styles based on personal, social or cultural beliefs.</p>