Internalized Homophobia: Stigma, Shame, and Sexual Self-Acceptance
Internalized homophobia occurs when sexual-minority people absorb negative beliefs about same-sex attraction and apply those beliefs to themselves or others.
Minority Stress: Stigma, Discrimination, Identity, and Well-Being
Minority stress is the added stress caused by stigma, discrimination, rejection, concealment pressure, and unequal treatment experienced by marginalized groups.