Is saying thats gay offensive

When someone says “that’s so gay”, we should also consider discussing with them why some people might find it offensive, the history of gay oppression and the value of empathy. 1 The content of the Chew glossary can be distressing - there are many words documented here that are offensive. Please take care when using the glossary. 2 "That's so gay" is always pejorative, always harmful, and always homophobic. It is especially harmful for kids struggling with their sexuality who have yet to come out. 3 Mark McCormack does not work for, consult, own shares in or receive funding from any company or organisation that would benefit from this article, and has disclosed no relevant affiliations beyond their academic appointment. Durham University provides funding as a founding partner of The Conversation UK. 4 If you say “that’s gay” to mean “two members of the same sex enjoying various activities”, then that’s alright. If you mean “that’s gay” to mean lame, stupid, perverted, or as a general negative, no. 5 Also review Exposing Hidden Homophobia for examples on how to deal with hidden homophobia among older students. For an additional activity and handout on how to discuss controversial issues, check out Controversial Issues and the companion Controversial Topics Handout. 6 These types of microaggressions occur when someone uses disparaging heterosexist or transphobic language towards, or about, LGBTQ persons. For me, it is anytime someone says “That’s so gay” and “No homo” in my presence; for my transgender friends, it could be anytime someone says “tranny”, “she-male”, or other derogatory terms. 7 Warning: people may find some words and phrases used in this report offensive. Newsbeat asked YouGov to survey 3, 18 to year-olds about where they draw the line with offence when it comes to sexuality, race and sexism. 8 The phrase that’s so gay doesn’t hurt everyone. Nor is it even offensive to all lesbian, gay, and bisexual individuals. But it does indeed hurt some. Studies and common sense show that it hurts lots of people, in fact—especially young ones. The title of a brand new book by psychologist Kevin L. Nadal uses the term “ microaggressions,” first coined in by psychiatrist Chester M. 9 The more prevalent it became, the more negative its connotations. With just my student overdraft as my budget, I decided to make a documentary exploring how this piece of language had evolved, and speak to people both gay and straight to see how they felt aboutthe word taking on a negative meaning. 10 . 11