Think those sound mean? How do you think "that's so gay" sounds? Hurtful. So, knock it off.
Lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (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 “that’s so gay” are the most commonly heard; these slurs are often unintentional and a common part of teens’ vernacular.
Lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (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 “that’s so gay” are the most commonly heard; these slurs are often unintentional and a common part of teens’ vernacular.
S H O U T B O X
Keep it clean. Rude/threatening posts will be deleted.
Keep it clean. Rude/threatening posts will be deleted.
R E M E M B E R
You don't have to be LGBT to make a difference.
You don't have to be LGBT to make a difference.
THAT'S SO "GAMER GUY WHO HAS MORE GAMES THAN FRIENDS."
THAT'S SO "JOCK WHO CAN COMPLETE A PASS BUT NOT A SENTENCE."
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 America’s 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.
This campaign aims to raise awareness about the prevalence and consequences of anti-LGBT bias and behavior in America’s 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.
THAT'S SO "CHEERLEADER WHO LIKE, CAN'T LIKE, SAY SMART STUFF."
ThinkB4YouSpeak
Group created: Jul 26, 2009
165 members
When you say "that's so gay," do you realize what you say? Knock it off. Join this group, and think of something original to say besides "that's so gay."
