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<p>Increasing visibility of gender and sexual diversity (GSD) has brought to the fore persistent ideological and psychological barriers that shape public attitudes and personal beliefs. This empirical study investigates how Right-Wing Authoritarianism (RWA) and Religious Fundamentalism (RF) predict queerphobia, operationalized through attitudes toward homosexuality (ATH), and internalized misogyny (IM) among Indian young adults across different sexual orientations. A purposive sample of 225 individuals aged 18–25, including heterosexual, homosexual and other queer-identifying individuals has been used. The participants completed standardized self-report scales measuring RWA, RF, ATH, and IM. One-way ANOVA revealed that heterosexual individuals scored significantly higher on RWA, RF, IM, and queerphobia compared to homosexual and other queer individuals. Correlational analysis showed strong positive associations between RWA, RF, and IM, while both ideological variables were negatively associated with ATH. The regression analysis further confirmed that RWA significantly predicted both increased IM and decreased ATH. Interestingly, RF predicted IM but not ATH after accounting for RWA. These findings underscore the critical role of authoritarian and fundamentalist ideologies in fostering prejudice and internalized bias, particularly in a culture where normative gender roles and religious doctrines exert considerable influence. The study contributes to the limited but growing body of Indian research exploring the intersection of ideology, sexual orientation, and gender-based prejudice. By situating these findings within broader theoretical frameworks and existing literature, we can better comprehend the socio-ideological mechanisms that sustain prejudice and identify avenues for promoting inclusivity and gender equity in diverse cultural contexts.</p>

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Nexus of Social Conventionalism and Religious Beliefs in Queerphobia and Internalized Misogyny in Indian Youths

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    2025年8月28日

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  • Roshni Sengupta,
  • Khushboo Ashokkumar Mishra,
  • Darshan Kumar Jha

摘要

Increasing visibility of gender and sexual diversity (GSD) has brought to the fore persistent ideological and psychological barriers that shape public attitudes and personal beliefs. This empirical study investigates how Right-Wing Authoritarianism (RWA) and Religious Fundamentalism (RF) predict queerphobia, operationalized through attitudes toward homosexuality (ATH), and internalized misogyny (IM) among Indian young adults across different sexual orientations. A purposive sample of 225 individuals aged 18–25, including heterosexual, homosexual and other queer-identifying individuals has been used. The participants completed standardized self-report scales measuring RWA, RF, ATH, and IM. One-way ANOVA revealed that heterosexual individuals scored significantly higher on RWA, RF, IM, and queerphobia compared to homosexual and other queer individuals. Correlational analysis showed strong positive associations between RWA, RF, and IM, while both ideological variables were negatively associated with ATH. The regression analysis further confirmed that RWA significantly predicted both increased IM and decreased ATH. Interestingly, RF predicted IM but not ATH after accounting for RWA. These findings underscore the critical role of authoritarian and fundamentalist ideologies in fostering prejudice and internalized bias, particularly in a culture where normative gender roles and religious doctrines exert considerable influence. The study contributes to the limited but growing body of Indian research exploring the intersection of ideology, sexual orientation, and gender-based prejudice. By situating these findings within broader theoretical frameworks and existing literature, we can better comprehend the socio-ideological mechanisms that sustain prejudice and identify avenues for promoting inclusivity and gender equity in diverse cultural contexts.