I suggest reading some feminist theory on homophobia...the historical existence of gay men has not been as supressed the historical existence of lesbians. Homophobia is heavily linked to misogyny and regulating male sexual aggression towards females.
Feminist theory on homophobia? Why? Are they written by highly respected historians or other relevant experts in the field? Psychologists perhaps? Are they Sexologists even?
Also it's not a bloody competition of who was oppressed the most. And especially in art lesbianism seems to be more readily explored than male homosexuality. Baudelaire for example. Or maybe I just happen to own more classical and modern classic literature that features lesbianism. Which is possible. Lesbian literature seems to be its own genre.
Either way when male homosexuality is in classical literature it seems to be either hinted at (Oscar Wilde) or more to do with pedastry (like Homer.) Though Anais Nin does seem to play with male homosexuality in a rather erotic way. (I might have to re read my tantalising classic collection now. You've put me in the mood, no pun intended.) When lesbianism makes an appearance it's usually presented sensually instead, often ending badly though. But eh art imitates life and all that.
Maybe some homophobia is linked with misogyny. I can see misogyny being linked with being against lesbianism specifically.
But see this is why people like me are starting to distance themselves from Feminism. It's all very good to have theories. But it seems to turn into a contest for who was beat up on the most. Both gay males and gay females were historically ****ed over. There's not some prize for being the most ****ed over.
