Homophobia: A History
| Author | Byrne Fone |
|---|---|
| Language | English |
| Subject | History, Queer Studies, Discrimination |
| Genre | Nonfiction |
| Publisher | Metropolitan Books (Henry Holt and Company) |
Publication date | 2000 |
| Publication place | United States |
| Pages | 480 |
| ISBN | 978-1466817074 |
Homophobia: A History is a 2000 book by Byrne Fone which documents how homophobia appeared and evolved throughout the history of Western societies. It primarily focuses on male-oriented homophobia, which censures gay men, men who have sex with men, and men perceived to act effeminately. The book studies cultures from ancient Greece until the United States in the late 20th century.