Almost 90% of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) students report being verbally harassed at school because of their sexual orientation. LGBT teens experience homophobic remarks and haras...
Almost 90% of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) students report being verbally harassed at school because of their sexual orientation. LGBT teens experience homophobic remarks and harassment throughout the school day, creating an atmosphere where they feel disrespected, unwanted and unsafe. Homophobic remarks such as thats so gay are the most commonly heard; these slurs are often unintentional and a common part of teens vernacular. Most do not recognize the consequences, but the casual use of this language often carries over into more overt harassment.
This campaign aims to raise awareness about the prevalence and consequences of anti-LGBT bias and behavior in Americas schools. Ultimately, the goal is to reduce and prevent the use of homophobic language in an effort to create a more positive environment for LGBT teens. The campaign also aims to reach adults, including school personnel and parents; their support of this message is crucial to the success of efforts to change behavior.
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How are people not understanding this commercial? It's not trying to convey that saying "That's so _____" would be an insult, it's trying to convey that using the word 'gay' in a derogatory way is an insult.
I find the term very offending, unappealing, and just plain stupid. That doesn't even make any sense; "That's so gay." Many of my friends are LGBT as are some of my realitves. And when people say this, I want to knock the shit out of them. So if any of you say this, think of all of the millions of people you are offending. I'm Catholic, and I still believe that LGBTs should have a right to show who they are without being made fun of.
You have no idea who decided the term gay would be used to describe homosexuals. And yes, it is wrong for others to change its meaning if it's going to be derogatory.
Were you born a complete idiot or do you suffer some form of brain injury?
wow. your being quite insulting yourself now aren't you. What if he did suffer from a brain injury? should there be a commercial to advertise that as well? How do you think idiots or people suffering from brain injury's feel when you use their disability as an insult to defend your own ridiculous argument?
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I believe in free speech.
USN-USCG (Ret.)
These commercials aren't very convincing
You have no idea who decided the term gay would be used to describe homosexuals. And yes, it is wrong for others to change its meaning if it's going to be derogatory.
Were you born a complete idiot or do you suffer some form of brain injury?