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Most Significant:
The most significant idea listed in the bottom part of my iceberg would
be internalized homophobia. It can happen for many different reasons
and I think it’s significant because it isn’t a part of homophobia people
would ever expect to encounter. There are many reasons this can
happen and it can also be a combination of things such as: societal
norms, expectations, and ignorance from the individual or others. The
most interesting part is it’s not about judging or accepting other people
but rather self-acceptance. This concept is placed underneath my
iceberg because it’s a struggle about one’s self-identity. It also affects an
individual's world views influence and can one’s actions or beliefs.

How It Helps Me Understand The World:

This has helped me realize how stigmatized sexual orientation and
expression truly are. It shows how social norms and expectations can be
harmful and create a toxic environment. I realized the damaging impact
of how external judgment can harshly affect an individual. Understanding
internalized homophobia has given me a nuanced view of homophobia
and how there is much more beneath the surface.