Nov 25, 2013 1:14 AM GMT
http://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2013/nov/24/using-gay-mean-crap-bullying-gap-people
Do you hear people saying "this is so gay" meaning "it is so crap"? I have been in schools before and I have heard young students say this. I have told them that this language is not acceptable.
Also, even my straight friends say "don't be gay" which means "don't be stupid". I know it's in jest but it can cause tensions because I am know it can be offensive.
How would you react if someone said this to you?
Do you hear people saying "this is so gay" meaning "it is so crap"? I have been in schools before and I have heard young students say this. I have told them that this language is not acceptable.
Also, even my straight friends say "don't be gay" which means "don't be stupid". I know it's in jest but it can cause tensions because I am know it can be offensive.
How would you react if someone said this to you?