Homophobia Test

1. Schools should have clear policies that protect LGBTQ+ students from bullying and harassment.

2. I would be uncomfortable if someone assumed I was LGBTQ+ because of the people I spend time with.

3. I feel disgusted when I see two men being affectionate in public.

4. I believe workplaces should provide training or guidance on respectful LGBTQ+ inclusion when needed.

5. I would feel uncomfortable being introduced to an LGBTQ+ person as a potential dating partner for someone I know.

6. I would feel awkward participating in a group activity led by an openly LGBTQ+ person (e.g., coach, instructor).

7. I would feel uneasy if my child’s teacher or caregiver were openly LGBTQ+.

8. I would be upset if an LGBTQ+ person taught my child at school.

9. I would feel uneasy sharing a hotel room with an LGBTQ+ coworker during a work trip.

10. I would prefer to keep some physical distance from LGBTQ+ people in social settings.

11. Laws should protect LGBTQ+ people from discrimination in housing, employment, and public services.

12. I am willing to learn and adjust my language if someone tells me a term I used is disrespectful to LGBTQ+ people.

13. I would feel comfortable supporting an LGBTQ+ friend or family member if they faced rejection or mistreatment.

14. I support protecting LGBTQ+ people from being denied services due to someone else's personal beliefs.

15. I oppose laws that protect LGBTQ+ people from discrimination.

16. I support equal rights for LGBTQ+ people to adopt or foster children if they are otherwise qualified.

17. I would feel uncomfortable if someone I admire (e.g., a favorite athlete or celebrity) came out as LGBTQ+ and I met them in person.

18. If a coworker is treated unfairly for being LGBTQ+, I would support them (e.g., report it, document it, or stand with them).

19. I believe it is important to challenge policies that restrict LGBTQ+ people's rights in my community or country.

20. I would avoid inviting an LGBTQ+ person to my home because it might feel awkward.

21. I would be embarrassed if a close family member came out as LGBTQ+.

22. I think LGBTQ+ people demand special treatment rather than equal rights.

23. I would feel uncomfortable if an LGBTQ+ person wanted to become close friends with me.

24. If I hear misinformation about LGBTQ+ people, I would consider correcting it or sharing reliable information.

25. I think LGBTQ+ people should be told to change their orientation or identity.

26. I would avoid sitting next to an LGBTQ+ person on public transportation if other seats were available.

27. I feel disgusted when I see two women being affectionate in public.

28. Being gay or lesbian is a sign of bad character or weak morals.

29. Using a person's stated name and pronouns is a basic sign of respect.

30. I would be uncomfortable if an LGBTQ+ person flirted with me (even politely).

31. If an LGBTQ+ person asks me to keep their identity private for safety, I would respect that confidentiality.

32. I support including LGBTQ+ people and families in school curricula and materials in age-appropriate ways.

33. I feel uncomfortable when an LGBTQ+ couple shows affection in public (e.g., holding hands).

34. When a business or organization promotes LGBTQ+ inclusion, I view it as generally positive.

35. I believe employers should be allowed to refuse to hire LGBTQ+ people.

36. People who are transgender are confused about basic reality.

37. If an LGBTQ+ neighbor moved in next door, I would feel less comfortable in my neighborhood.

38. I support same-sex couples having the same legal rights and recognition as different-sex couples.

39. I would be willing to speak up if someone made an anti-LGBTQ+ joke in a group setting.

40. Transgender people should not be allowed to use bathrooms that match their gender identity.

41. I would rather not be in a close friend group that includes openly LGBTQ+ people.

42. I would support a friend or colleague who reports discrimination based on sexual orientation or gender identity.

43. I think same-sex relationships are morally wrong.

44. Public spaces (like bathrooms or changing areas) should be safe and accessible for transgender people to use according to their gender identity.

45. I would feel uneasy if an LGBTQ+ family member brought their partner to a family gathering.

46. I would rather not have an openly LGBTQ+ person as my direct supervisor.

47. I would be uncomfortable if my child were gay, lesbian, or bisexual.

48. I believe schools should not discuss LGBTQ+ topics at all.

49. I think public Pride events are inappropriate and should be discouraged.

50. I think gender should be strictly limited to male and female with no exceptions.

51. I would avoid becoming close friends with someone who is LGBTQ+.

52. I would feel uneasy if my friend group included someone who is openly transgender or nonbinary.

53. I would feel awkward if an LGBTQ+ colleague asked me to meet their partner.

54. I support providing gender-neutral or all-gender facilities (when feasible) to accommodate diverse needs.

55. I would feel uncomfortable being in a photo where I’m standing close to an LGBTQ+ couple.

56. I would avoid going to a social event if I knew several attendees were LGBTQ+.

57. I would be willing to attend or support events that affirm LGBTQ+ inclusion (e.g., training, ally groups, community events).

58. I support inclusive forms and systems (e.g., options beyond 'male/female' where appropriate) to reflect diverse gender identities.

59. I support equal treatment of LGBTQ+ people in religious, civic, and community organizations (within the limits of the law).

60. I would feel uncomfortable if my roommate (or housemate) were LGBTQ+.

61. I think gay men are a threat to children.

62. I would avoid starting a conversation with an LGBTQ+ person because I might say the wrong thing.

63. I would prefer not to have LGBTQ+ neighbors.

64. I would prefer not to work on a team where an LGBTQ+ person is a key member.

65. I think LGBTQ+ people are more likely than others to be sexually inappropriate.

66. I support equal access to healthcare for LGBTQ+ people, including gender-affirming care when medically indicated.

67. I would feel uneasy if an LGBTQ+ person joined my small, close-knit group (e.g., hobby group, team).

68. If my close friend came out as LGBTQ+, I would feel uncomfortable spending one-on-one time with them.

69. I would be willing to vote for policies or candidates that support LGBTQ+ equality, even if some people around me disagree.

70. Organizations should include sexual orientation and gender identity in their nondiscrimination policies.

71. I support LGBTQ+ people having equal opportunities in leadership roles at work, school, and in the community.

72. I would feel uncomfortable attending an LGBTQ+ wedding as a guest.

73. I believe LGBTQ+ people should keep their identity private and not talk about it openly.

74. I think it is wrong for LGBTQ+ couples to raise children.

75. I support including LGBTQ+ status in hate-crime protections where applicable.

76. I support allowing LGBTQ+ people to openly discuss their partners/families in the same way straight/cisgender people do.

77. I would prefer not to share personal space (e.g., changing room, locker room) with a transgender person.

78. I would feel awkward attending a small social gathering where most people are LGBTQ+.

79. I think LGBTQ+ visibility in media has gone too far.

80. Same-sex marriage should not be legally recognized.

81. I support policies that ensure LGBTQ+ people have equal access to services (e.g., hotels, restaurants, healthcare clinics).

82. I would feel awkward if an LGBTQ+ coworker talked about their partner the way others do.