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Exploring Homophobia in Tbilisi, Georgia
Maia Mestvirishvili1, Tinatin Zurabishvili2, Tamar Iakobidze3
1a Faculty of Psychology and Educational Sciences , Ivane Javakhishvili Tbilisi State University , Tbilisi , Georgia.
Journal of Homosexuality
|October 5, 2016
Summary
Homophobia in Tbilisi is predicted by male gender, lower education, and viewing homosexuals as a threat. Personal experiences and non-liberal attitudes also correlate with increased homophobic attitudes.
Area of Science:
- Social Psychology
- Sociology
- Public Health
Background:
- Homophobia remains a significant social issue globally.
- Understanding its predictors is crucial for targeted interventions.
- The context of the 2013 attack on LGBT activists in Tbilisi highlights the urgency of this research.
Purpose of the Study:
- To identify statistical predictors of homophobic attitudes among Tbilisi residents.
- To explore the influence of demographic, attitudinal, and experiential factors on homophobia.
- To inform strategies for reducing homophobia in Georgian society.
Main Methods:
- Analysis of 2013 survey data from a representative sample of Tbilisi's adult population.
- Statistical modeling to determine significant predictors of homophobic attitudes.
- Examination of attitudes, beliefs, and values in relation to homophobia.
Main Results:
- Male gender, lower education, acceptance of social inequality, non-liberal attitudes, and perceiving homosexuals as a threat to national security significantly predict homophobia.
- Psychological perceptions, such as believing homosexuality is inborn, amplify homophobic attitudes in males.
- Personal contact with homosexuals can intensify homophobia among individuals with non-liberal attitudes.
Conclusions:
- A multi-faceted approach is needed to combat homophobia.
- Promoting liberal values, comprehensive education, and legal equality for LGBTQ individuals are key.
- Addressing the identified predictors can help reduce homophobia in Tbilisi and Georgia.
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