Bigotry is a term used to describe an attitude of intolerance or prejudice towards members of a certain group, often based on their race, religion, gender, or sexual orientation. Homophobia, e.g., is a type of BIGOTRY that involves fear and hatred of people who are lesbian, gay, bisexual, or transgender. It is rooted in ignorance and can manifest itself in various forms of discrimination, such as verbal abuse, physical violence, and exclusion from social activities.