Androphobia
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Androphobia is an abnormal fear of men.[1][2] The word is derived from the Greek άνδρας (andras/man) and φόβος (phobos/fear).[3][4]:)
Androphobia may be related to traumatic events in the sufferer's past. It may also be due to social phobia[disambiguation needed 
] or social anxiety disorder.
[edit] See also
- Androphilia
- Autogynephilia
- Gynophobia
- List of phobias
- Gynophilia
- Misandry
- Misogyny
- Philogyny
- Social anxiety disorder
- Social phobia
[edit] References
- ^ "androphobia". Memidex/WordNet Dictionary/Thesaurus. http://www.memidex.com/androphobia. Retrieved 2011-03-04.
- ^ "Phobias — MSN Encarta". Encyclopaedia. Microsoft Encarta. Archived from the original on 2009-09-01. http://www.webcitation.org/5jSouv2zp. Retrieved 2009-09-01.
- ^ "Definition of Androphobia". MedicineNet.com. 2000-01-10. Archived from the original on 2009-08-31. http://www.medterms.com/script/main/art.asp?articlekey=12176. Retrieved 2009-08-31.
- ^ Price, Susan (1988). No More Lonely Nights: Overcoming the Hidden Fears That Keep You from Getting Marrie. Putnam. pp. 126. ISBN 9780399133060.
