Thursday, October 11, 2012

"Who You Callin A Faggot?"



Today in society, slurs such as faggot and  homo are used to de-masculize a individual by questioning their masculinity.  The slurs are used commonly and are even directed at non-gay and homosexual men. Used as slang and comedic dialogue for describing something or someone as lame or stupid, these sayings have caused much controversy as members of the gay community find the slurs to be both offensive and ignorant.  The article "Who You Callin A Faggot", is an excellent example of how the use of such derogatory words can negatively impact and affect the individuals for whom these slurs are directed at.


Whitney Scott

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