Backstreet Boys

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The Backstreet Boys

The Backstreet Boys (BSB) are a band. Their members are Nick Carter, Howie D., A.J., Brian, and Kevin.

According to Buster, the Backstreet Boys started their career when "they answered an ad". They are based in Florida.

The Backstreet Boys had a live concert at the Elwood City Arena. They played alongside U Stink.

Muffy's favorite Backstreet Boy was Nick, then Howie, and then A.J.

Appearances

Arthur

• Arthur – It's Only Rock 'n' Roll (First appearance)
• "Bitzi's Break-up" (Mentioned only)

Generalized pejorative use

When used with a derisive attitude (e.g., "that was so gay"), the word gay is pejorative. While retaining its other meanings, its use among young people as a general term of disparagement is common.^[4][38] This pejorative usage has its origins in the late 1970s, with the word gaining a pejorative sense by association with the previous meaning: homosexuality was seen as inferior or undesirable.^[39] Beginning in the 1980s and especially in the late 1990s, the usage as a generic insult became common among young people.^[4]

This usage of the word has been criticized as homophobic. A 2006 BBC ruling by the Board of Governors over the use of the word in this context by Chris Moyles on his Radio 1 show, "I do not want that one, it's gay," advises "caution on its use" for this reason:

The BBC's ruling was heavily criticised by the Minister for Children, Kevin Brennan, who stated in response that "the casual use of homophobic language by mainstream radio DJs" is:

Shortly after the Moyles incident a campaign against homophobia was launched in Britain under the slogan "homophobia is gay", playing on the double meaning of the word "gay" in youth culture, as well as popular perception that vocal homophobia is common among closeted homosexuals.^[41]

In a 2013 article published in the Journal of Interpersonal Violence, University of Michigan researchers Michael R. Woodford, Alex Kulick and Perry Silverschanz alongside Appalachian State University professor Michael L. Howell, argued that the pejorative use of the word "gay" was a microagression.^[42] Their research found that college-age men were more likely to repeat the word pejoratively if their friends said it, while they were less likely to say it if they had lesbian, gay or bisexual pe

Generalized pejorative use

When used with a derisive attitude (e.g., "that was so gay"), the word gay is pejorative. While retaining its other meanings, its use among young people as a general term of disparagement is common.^[4][38] This pejorative usage has its origins in the late 1970s, with the word gaining a pejorative sense by association with the previous meaning: homosexuality was seen as inf

Generalized pejorative use

When used with a derisive attitude (e.g., "that was so gay"), the word gay is pejorative. While retaining its other meanings, its use among young people as a general term of disparagement is common.^[4][38] This pejorative usage has its origins in the late 1970s, with the word gaining a pejorative sense by association with the previous meaning: homosexuality was seen as inferior or undesirable.^[39] Beginning in the 1980s and especially in the late 1990s, the usage as a generic insult became common among young people.^[4]

This usage of the word has been criticized as homophobic. A 20

Generalized pejorative use

When used with a derisive attitude (e.g., "that was so gay"), the word gay is pejorative. While retaining its other meanings, its use among young people as a general term of disparagement is common.^[4][38] This pejorative usage has its origins in the late 1970s, with the word gaining a pejorative sense by association with the previous meaning: homosexuality was seen as inferior or undesirable.^[39] Beginning in the 1980s and especially in the late 1990s, the usage as a generic insult became common among young people.^[4]

This usage of the word has been criticized as homophobic. A 2006 BBC ruling by the Board of Governors over the use of the word in this context by Chris Moyles on his Radio 1 show, "I do not want that one, it's gay," advises "caution on its use" for this reason:

The BBC's ruling was heavily criticised by the Minister for Children, Kevin Brennan, who stated in response that "the casual use of homophobic language by mainstream radio DJs" is:

Shortly after the Moyles incident a campaign against homophobia was launched in Britain under the slogan "homophobia is gay", playing on the double meaning of the word "gay" in youth culture, as well as popular perception that vocal homophobia is common among closeted homosexuals.^[41]

In a 2013 article published in the Journal of Interpersonal Violence, University of Michigan researchers Michael R. Woodford, Alex Kulick and Perry Silverschanz alongside Appalachian State University professor Michael L. Howell, argued that the pejorative use of the word "gay" was a microagression.^[42] Their research found that college-age men were more likely to repeat the word pejoratively if their friends said it, while they were less likely to say it if they had lesbian, gay or bisexual peers.^[42]

Parallels in other languages

• The concept of a "gay identity" and the use of the term gay may not be used or understood the same way in non-Westernised cultures, since modes of sexuality may differ from those prevalent in the West.^[43]
• The German equivalent for gay, schwul, which is etymologically derived from schwül (hot, humid), also acquired the pejorative meaning within youth culture.^[44]

See also

• LGBT portal

• Anti-LGBT slogans
• Deviance (sociology)
• Gay bashing
• Gay sexual practices
• Gender identity
• Gay gene (Xq28)
• Gender dysphoria
• Hate speech
• Heterosexism
• Human male sexuality
• Human Rights Campaign
• Labeling theory
• LGBT rights opposition

06 BBC ruling by the Board of Governors over the use of the word in this context by Chris Moyles on his Radio 1 show, "I do not want that one, it's gay," advises "caution on its use" for this reason:

The BBC's ruling was heavily criticised by the Minister for Children, Kevin Brennan, who stated in response that "the casual use of homophobic language by mainstream radio DJs" is:

Shortly after the Moyles incident a campaign against homophobia was launched in Britain under the slogan "homophobia is gay", playing on the double meaning of the word "gay" in youth culture, as well as popular perception that vocal homophobia is common among closeted

Generalized pejorative use

When used with a derisive attitude (e.g., "that was so gay"), the word gay is pejorative. While retaining its other meanings, its use among young people as a general term of disparagement is common.^[4][38] This pejorative usage has its origins in the late 1970s, with the word gaining a pejorative sense by association with the previous meaning: homosexuality was seen as inferior or undesirable.^[39] Beginning in the 1980s and especially in the late 1990s, the usage as a generic insult became common among young people.^[4]

This usage of the word has been criticized as homophobic. A 2006 BBC ruling by the Board of Governors over the use of the word in this context by Chris Moyles on his Radio 1 show, "I do not want that one, it's gay," advises "caution on its use" for this reason:

The BBC's ruling was heavily criticised by the Minister for Children, Kevin Brennan, who stated in response that "the casual use of homophobic language by mainstream radio DJs" is:

Shortly after the Moyles incident a campaign against homophobia was launched in Britain under the slogan "homophobia is gay", playing on the double meaning of the word "gay" in youth culture, as well as popular perception that vocal homophobia is common among closeted homosexuals.^[41]

In a 2013 article published in the Journal of Interpersonal Violence, University of Michigan researchers Michael R. Woodford, Alex Kulick and Perry Silverschanz alongside Appalachian State University professor Michael L. Howell, argued that the pejorative use of the word "gay" was a microagression.^[42] Their research found that college-age men were more likely to repeat the word pejoratively if their friends said it, while they were less likely to say it if they had lesbian, gay or bisexual peers.^[42]

Parallels in other languages

• The concept of a "gay identity" and the use of the term gay may not be used or understood the same way in non-Westernised cultures, since modes of sexuality may differ from those prevalent in the West.^[43]
• The German equivalent for gay, schwul, which is etymologically derived from schwül (hot, humid), also acquired the pejorative meaning within youth culture.^[44]

See also

• LGBT portal

• Anti-LGBT slogans
• Deviance (sociology)
• Gay bashing
• Gay sexual practices
• Gender identity
• Gay gene (Xq28)
• Gender dysphoria
• Hate speech
• Heterosexism
• Human male sexuality
• Human Rights Campaign
• Labeling theory
• LGBT rights opposition

homosexuals.^[41]

In a 2013 article published in the Journal of Interpersonal Violence, University of Michigan researchers Michael R. Woodford, Alex Kulick and Perry Silverschanz alongside Appalachian State University professor Michael L. Howell, argued that the pejorative use of the word "gay" was a microagression.^[42] Their research found that college-age men were more likely to repeat the word pejoratively if their friends said it, while they were less likely to say it if they had lesbian, gay or bisexual peers.^[42]

Parallels in other languages

• The concept of a "gay identity" and the use of the term gay may not be used or understood the same way in non-Westernised cultures, since modes of sexuality may differ from those prevalent in the West.^[43]
• The German equivalent for gay, schwul, which is etymologically derived from schwül (hot, humid), also acquired the pejorative meaning within youth culture.^[44]

See also

• LGBT portal

• Anti-LGBT slogans
• Deviance (sociology)
• Gay bashing
• Gay sexual practices
• Gender identity
• Gay gene (Xq28)
• Gender dysphoria
• Hate speech
• Heterosexism
• Human male sexuality
• Human Rights Campaign
• Labeling theory
• LGBT rights opposition

erior or undesirable.^[39] Beginning in the 1980s and especially in the late 1990s, the usage as a generic insult became common among young people.^[4]

This usage of the word has been criticized as homophobic. A 2006 

Generalized pejorative use

When used with a derisive attitud

Generalized pejorative use

When used with a derisive attitude (e.g., "that was so gay"), the word gay is pejorative. While retaining its other meanings, its use among young people as a general term of disparagement is common.^[4][38] This pejorative usage has its origins in the late 1970s, with the word gaining a pejorative sense by association with the previous meaning: homosexuality was seen as inferior or undesirable.^[39] Beginning in the 1980s and especially in the late 1990s, the usage as a generic insult became common among young people.^[4]

This usage of the word has been criticized as homophobic. A 2006 BBC ruling by the Board of Governors over the use of the word in this context by Chris Moyles on his Radio 1 show, "I do not want that one, it's gay," advises "caution on its use" for this reason:

The BBC's ruling was heavily criticised by the Minister for Children, Kevin Brennan, who stated in response that "the casual use of homophobic language by mainstream radio DJs" is:

Shortly after the Moyles incident a campaign against homophobia was launched in Britain under the slogan "homophobia is gay", playing on the double meaning of the word "gay" in youth culture, as well as popular perception that vocal homophobia is common among closeted homosexuals.^[41]

In a 2013 article published in the Journal of Interpersonal Violence, University of Michigan researchers Michael R. Woodford, Alex Kulick and Perry Silverschanz alongside Appalachian State University professor Michael L. Howell, argued that the pejorative use of the word "gay" was a microagression.^[42] Their research found that college-age men were more likely to repeat the word pejoratively if their friends said it, while they were less likely to say it if they had lesbian, gay or bisexual peers.^[42]

Parallels in other languages

• The concept of a "gay identity" and the use of the term gay may not be used or understood the same way in non-Westernised cultures, since modes of sexuality may differ from those prevalent in the West.^[43]
• The German equivalent for gay, schwul, which is etymologically derived from schwül (hot, humid), also acquired the pejorative meaning within youth culture.^[44]

See also

• LGBT portal

• Anti-LGBT slogans
• Deviance (sociology)
• Gay bashing
• Gay sexual practices
• Gender identity
• Gay gene (Xq28)
• Gender dysphoria
• Hate speech
• Heterosexism
• Human male sexuality
• Human Rights Campaign
• Labeling theory
• LGBT rights opposition

e (e.g., "that was so gay"), the word gay is pejorative. While retaining its other meanings, its use among young people as a general term of disparagement is common.^[4][38] This pejorative usage has its origins in the late 1970s, with the word gaining a pejorative sense by association with the previous meaning: homosexuality was seen as inferior or undesirable.^[39] Beginning in the 1980s and especially in the late 1990s, the usage as a generic insult became common among young people.^[4]

This usage of the word has been criticized as homophobic. A 2006 BBC ruling by the Board of Governors over the use of the word in this context by Chris Moyles on his Radio 1 show, "I do not want that one, it's gay," advises "caution on its use" for this reason:

The BBC's ruling was heavily criticised by the Minister for Children, Kevin Brennan, who stated in response that "the casual use of homophobic language by mainstream radio DJs" is:

Shortly after the Moyles incident a campaign against homophobia was launched in Britain under the slogan "homophobia is gay", playing on the double meaning of the word "gay" in youth culture, as well as popular perception that vocal homophobia is common among closeted homosexuals.^[41]

In a 2013 article published in the Journal of Interpersonal Violence, University of Michigan researchers Michael R. Woodford, Alex Kulick and Perry Silverschanz alongside Appalachian State University professor Michael L. Howell, argued that the pejorative use of the word "gay" was a microagression.^[42] Their research found that college-age men were more likely to repeat the word pejoratively if their friends said it, while they were less likely to say it if they had lesbian, gay or bisexual peers.^[42]

Parallels in other languages

• The concept of a "gay identity" and the use of the term gay may not be used or understood the same way in non-Westernised cultures, since modes of sexuality may differ from those prevalent in the West.^[43]
• The German equivalent for gay, schwul, which is etymologically derived from schwül (hot, humid), also acquired the pejorative meaning within youth culture.^[44]

See also

• LGBT portal

• Anti-LGBT slogans
• Deviance (sociology)
• Gay bashing
• Gay sexual practices
• Gender identity
• Gay gene (Xq28)
• Gender dysphoria
• Hate speech
• Heterosexism
• Human male sexuality
• Human Rights Campaign
• Labeling theory
• LGBT rights opposition

BBC ruling by the Board of Governors over the use of the word in this context by Chris Moyles on his Radio 1 show, "I do not want that one, it's gay," advises "caution on its use" for this reason:

The BBC's ruling was heavily criticised by the Minister for Children, Kevin Brennan, who stated in response that "the casual use of homophobic language by mainstream radio DJs" is:

Shortly after the Moyles incident a campaign against homophobia was launched in Britain under the slogan "homophobia is gay", playing on the double meaning of the word "gay" in youth culture, as well as popular perception that vocal homophobia is common among closeted homosexuals.^[41]

In a 2013 article published in the Journal of Interpersonal Violence, University of Michigan researchers Michael R. Woodford, Alex Kulick and Perry Silverschanz alongside Appalachian State University professor Michael L. Howell, argued that the pejorative use of the word "gay" was a microagression.^[42] Their research found that college-age men were more likely to repeat the word pejoratively if their friends said it, while they were less likely to say it if they had lesbian, gay or bisexual peers.^[42]

Parallels in other languages

• The concept of a "gay identity" and the use of the term gay may not be used or understood the same way in non-Westernised cultures, since modes of sexuality may differ from those prevalent in the West.^[43]
• The German equivalent for gay, schwul, which is etymologically derived from schwül (hot, humid), also acquired the pejorative meaning within youth culture.^[44]

See also

• LGBT portal

• Anti-LGBT slogans
• Deviance (sociology)
• Gay bashing
• Gay sexual practices
• Gender identity
• Gay gene (Xq28)
• Gender dysphoria
• Hate speech
• Heterosexism
• Human male sexuality
• Human Rights Campaign
• Labeling theory
• LGBT rights opposition

ers.^[42]

Parallels in other languages

Generalized pejorative use

When used with a derisive attitude (e.g., "that was so gay"), the word gay is pejorative. While retaining its other meanings, its use among young people as a general term of disparagement is common.^[4][38] This pejorative usage has its origins in the late 1970s, with the word gaining a pejorative sense by association with the previous meaning: homosexuality was seen as inferior or undesirable.^[39] Beginning in the 1980s and especially in the late 1990s, the usage as a generic insult became common among young people.^[4]

This usage of the word has been criticized as homophobic. A 2006 BBC ruling by the Board of Governors over the use of the word in this context by Chris Moyles on his Radio 1 show, "I do not want that one, it's gay," advises "caution on its use" for this reason:

The BBC's ruling was heavily criticised by the Minister for Children, Kevin Brennan, who stated in response that "the casual use of homophobic language by mainstream radio DJs" is:

Shortly after the Moyles incident a campaign against homophobia was launched in Britain under the slogan "homophobia is gay", playing on the double meaning of the word "gay" in youth culture, as well as popular perception that vocal homophobia is common among closeted homosexuals.^[41]

In a 2013 article published in the Journal of Interpersonal Violence, University of Michigan researchers Michael R. Woodford, Alex Kulick and Perry Silverschanz alongside Appalachian State University professor Michael L. Howell, argued that the pejorative use of the word "gay" was a microagression.^[42] Their research found that college-age men were more likely to repeat the word pejoratively if their friends said it, while they were less likely to say it if they had lesbian, gay or bisexual peers.^[42]

Parallels in other languages

• The concept of a "gay identity" and the use of the term gay may not be used or understood the same way in non-Westernised cultures, since modes of sexuality may differ from those prevalent in the West.^[43]
• The German equivalent for gay, schwul, which is etymologically derived from schwül (hot, humid), also acquired the pejorative meaning within youth culture.^[44]

See also

• LGBT portal

• Anti-LGBT slogans
• Deviance (sociology)
• Gay bashing
• Gay sexual practices
• Gender identity
• Gay gene (Xq28)
• Gender dysphoria
• Hate speech
• Heterosexism
• Human male sexuality
• Human Rights Campaign
• Labeling theory
• LGBT rights opposition

• The concept of a "gay identity" and the use of the term gay may not be used or understood the same way in non-Westernised cultures, since modes

Generalized pejorative use

When used with a derisive attitude (e.g., "that was so gay"), the word gay is pejorative. While retaining its other meanings, its use among young people as a general term of disparagement is common.^[4][38] This pejorative usage has its origins in the late 1970s, with the word gaining a pejorative sense by association with the previous meaning: homosexuality was seen as inferior or undesirable.^[39] Beginning in the 1980s and especially in the late 1990s, the usage as a generic insult became common among young people.^[4]

This usage of the word has been criticized as homophobic. A 2006 BBC ruling by the Board of Governors over the use of the word in this context by Chris Moyles on his Radio 1 show, "I do not want that one, it's gay," advises "caution on its use" for this reason:

The BBC's ruling was heavily criticised by the Minister for Children, Kevin Brennan, who stated in response that "the casual use of homophobic language by mainstream radio DJs" is:

Shortly after the Moyles incident a campaign against homophobia was launched in Britain under the slogan "homophobia is gay", playing on the double meaning of the word "gay" in youth culture, as well as popular perception that vocal homophobia is common among closeted homosexuals.^[41]

In a 2013 article published in the Journal of Interpersonal Violence, University of Michigan researchers Michael R. Woodford, Alex Kulick and Perry Silverschanz alongside Appalachian State University professor Michael L. Howell, argued that the pejorative use of the word "gay" was a microagression.^[42] Their research found that college-age men were more likely to repeat the word pejoratively if their friends said it, while they were less likely to say it if they had lesbian, gay or bisexual peers.^[42]

Parallels in other languages

• • The concept of a "gay identity" and the use of the term gay may not be used or understood the same way in non-Westernised cultures, since modes of sexuality may differ from those prevalent in the West.^[43]
  • The German equivalent for gay, schwul, which is etymologically derived from schwül (hot, humid), also acquired the pejorative meaning within youth culture.^[44]

See also

• • LGBT portal

• • Anti-LGBT slogans
  • Deviance (sociology)
  • Gay bashing
  • Gay sexual practices
  • Gender identity
  • Gay gene (Xq28)
  • Gender dysphoria
  • Hate speech
  • Heterosexism
  • Human male sexuality
  • Human Rights Campaign
  • Labeling theory
  • LGBT rights opposition

Generalized pejorative use

When used with a derisive attitude (e.g., "that was so gay"), the word gay is pejorative. While retaining its other meanings, its use among young people as a general term of disparagement is common.^[4][38] This pejorative usage has its origins in the late 1970s, with the word gaining a pejorative sense by association with the previous meaning: homosexuality was seen as inferior or undesirable.^[39] Beginning in the 1980s and especially in the late 1990s, the usage as a generic insult became common among young people.^[4]

This usage of the word has been criticized as homophobic. A 2006 BBC ruling by the Board of Governors over the use of the word in this context by Chris Moyles on his Radio 1 show, "I do not want that one, it's gay," advises "caution on its use" for this reason:

The BBC's ruling was heavily criticised by the Minister for Children, Kevin Brennan, who stated in response that "the casual use of homophobic language by mainstream radio DJs" is:

Shortly after the Moyles incident a campaign against homophobia was launched in Britain under the slogan "homophobia is gay", playing on the double meaning of the word "gay" in youth culture, as well as popular perception that vocal homophobia is common among closeted homosexuals.^[41]

In a 2013 article published in the Journal of Interpersonal Violence, University of Michigan researchers Michael R. Woodford, Alex Kulick and Perry Silverschanz alongside Appalachian State University professor Michael L. Howell, argued that the pejorative use of the word "gay" was a microagression.^[42] Their research found that college-age men were more likely to repeat the word pejoratively if their friends said it, while they were less likely to say it if they had lesbian, gay or bisexual peers.^[42]

Parallels in other languages

• • The concept of a "gay identity" and the use of the term gay may not be used or understood the same way in non-Westernised cultures, since modes of sexuality may differ from those prevalent in the West.^[43]
  • The German equivalent for gay, schwul, which is etymologically derived from schwül (hot, humid), also acquired the pejorative meaning within youth culture.^[44]

See also

• • LGBT portal

• • Anti-LGBT slogans
  • Deviance (sociology)
  • Gay bashing
  • Gay sexual practices
  • Gender identity
  • Gay gene (Xq28)
  • Gender dysphoria
  • Hate speech
  • Heterosexism
  • Human male sexuality
  • Human Rights Campaign
  • Labeling theory
  • LGBT rights opposition

of sexuality may differ from those prevalent in the West.^[43]

• The German equivalent for gay, schwul, which is etymologically derived from schwül (hot, humid), also acquired the pejorative meaning within youth culture.^[44]

See also

Generalized pejorative use

When used with a derisive attitude (e.g., "that was so gay"), the word gay is pejorative. While retaining its other meanings, its use among young people as a general term of disparagement is common.^[4][38] This pejorative usage has its origins in the late 1970s, with the word gaining a pejorative sense by association with the previous meaning: homosexuality was seen as inferior or undesirable.^[39] Beginning in the 1980s and especially in the late 1990s, the usage as a generic insult became common among young people.^[4]

This usage of the word has been criticized as homophobic. A 2006 BBC ruling by the Board of Governors over the use of the word in this context by Chris Moyles on his Radio 1 show, "I do not want that one, it's gay," advises "caution on its use" for this reason:

The BBC's ruling was heavily criticised by the Minister for Children, Kevin Brennan, who stated in response that "the casual use of homophobic language by mainstream radio DJs" is:

Shortly after the Moyles incident a campaign against homophobia was launched in Britain under the slogan "homophobia is gay", playing on the double meaning of the word "gay" in youth culture, as well as popular perception that vocal homophobia is common among closeted homosexuals.^[41]

In a 2013 article published in the Journal of Interpersonal Violence, University of Michigan researchers Michael R. Woodford, Alex Kulick and Perry Silverschanz alongside Appalachian State University professor Michael L. Howell, argued that the pejorative use of the word "gay" was a microagression.^[42] Their research found that college-age men were more likely to repeat the word pejoratively if their friends said it, while they were less likely to say it if they had lesbian, gay or bisexual peers.^[42]

Parallels in other languages

• The concept of a "gay identity" and the use of the term gay may not be used or understood the same way in non-Westernised cultures, since modes of sexuality may differ from those prevalent in the West.^[43]
• The German equivalent for gay, schwul, which is etymologically derived from schwül (hot, humid), also acquired the pejorative meaning within youth culture.^[44]

See also

• LGBT portal

• Anti-LGBT slogans
• Deviance (sociology)
• Gay bashing
• Gay sexual practices
• Gender identity
• Gay gene (Xq28)
• Gender dysphoria
• Hate speech
• Heterosexism
• Human male sexuality
• Human Rights Campaign
• Labeling theory
• LGBT rights opposition

• LGBT portal

• Anti-LGBT slogans

Generalized pejorative use

When used with a derisive attitude (e.g., "that was so gay"), the word gay is pejorative. While retaining its other meanings, its use among young people as a general term of disparagement is common.^[4][38] This pejorative usage has its origins in the late 1970s, with the word gaining a pejorative sense by association with the previous meaning: homosexuality was seen as inferior or undesirable.^[39] Beginning in the 1980s and especially in the late 1990s, the usage as a generic insult became common among young people.^[4]

This usage of the word has been criticized as homophobic. A 2006 BBC ruling by the Board of Governors over the use of the word in this context by Chris Moyles on his Radio 1 show, "I do not want that one, it's gay," advises "caution on its use" for this reason:

The BBC's ruling was heavily criticised by the Minister for Children, Kevin Brennan, who stated in response that "the casual use of homophobic language by mainstream radio DJs" is:

Shortly after the Moyles incident a campaign against homophobia was launched in Britain under the slogan "homophobia is gay", playing on the double meaning of the word "gay" in youth culture, as well as popular perception that vocal homophobia is common among closeted homosexuals.^[41]

In a 2013 article published in the Journal of Interpersonal Violence, University of Michigan researchers Michael R. Woodford, Alex Kulick and Perry Silverschanz alongside Appalachian State University professor Michael L. Howell, argued that the pejorative use of the word "gay" was a microagression.^[42] Their research found that college-age men were more likely to repeat the word pejoratively if their friends said it, while they were less likely to say it if they had lesbian, gay or bisexual peers.^[42]

Parallels in other languages

• • The concept of a "gay identity" and the use of the term gay may not be used or understood the same way in non-Westernised cultures, since modes of sexuality may differ from those prevalent in the West.^[43]
  • The German equivalent for gay, schwul, which is etymologically derived from schwül (hot, humid), also acquired the pejorative meaning within youth culture.^[44]

See also

• • LGBT portal

• • Anti-LGBT slogans
  • Deviance (sociology)
  • Gay bashing
  • Gay sexual practices
  • Gender identity
  • Gay gene (Xq28)
  • Gender dysphoria
  • Hate speech
  • Heterosexism
  • Human male sexuality
  • Human Rights Campaign
  • Labeling theory
  • LGBT rights opposition

Generalized pejorative use

When used with a derisive attitude (e.g., "that was so gay"), the word gay is pejorative. While retaining its other meanings, its use among young people as a general term of disparagement is common.^[4][38] This pejorative usage has its origins in the late 1970s, with the word gaining a pejorative sense by association with the previous meaning: homosexuality was seen as inferior or undesirable.^[39] Beginning in the 1980s and especially in the late 1990s, the usage as a generic insult became common among young people.^[4]

This usage of the word has been criticized as homophobic. A 2006 BBC ruling by the Board of Governors over the use of the word in this context by Chris Moyles on his Radio 1 show, "I do not want that one, it's gay," advises "caution on its use" for this reason:

The BBC's ruling was heavily criticised by the Minister for Children, Kevin Brennan, who stated in response that "the casual use of homophobic language by mainstream radio DJs" is:

Shortly after the Moyles incident a campaign against homophobia was launched in Britain under the slogan "homophobia is gay", playing on the double meaning of the word "gay" in youth culture, as well as popular perception that vocal homophobia is common among closeted homosexuals.^[41]

In a 2013 article published in the Journal of Interpersonal Violence, University of Michigan researchers Michael R. Woodford, Alex Kulick and Perry Silverschanz alongside Appalachian State University professor Michael L. Howell, argued that the pejorative use of the word "gay" was a microagression.^[42] Their research found that college-age men were more likely to repeat the word pejoratively if their friends said it, while they were less likely to say it if they had lesbian, gay or bisexual peers.^[42]

Parallels in other languages

• • The concept of a "gay identity" and the use of the term gay may not be used or understood the same way in non-Westernised cultures, since modes of sexuality may differ from those prevalent in the West.^[43]
  • The German equivalent for gay, schwul, which is etymologically derived from schwül (hot, humid), also acquired the pejorative meaning within youth culture.^[44]

See also

• • LGBT portal

• • Anti-LGBT slogans
  • Deviance (sociology)
  • Gay bashing
  • Gay sexual practices
  • Gender identity
  • Gay gene (Xq28)
  • Gender dysphoria
  • Hate speech
  • Heterosexism
  • Human male sexuality
  • Human Rights Campaign
  • Labeling theory
  • LGBT rights opposition

Generalized pejorative use

When used with a derisive attitude (e.g., "that was so gay"), the word gay is pejorative. While retaining its other meanings, its use among young people as a general term of disparagement is common.^[4][38] This pejorative usage has its origins in the late 1970s, with the word gaining a pejorative sense by association with the previous meaning: homosexuality was seen as inferior or undesirable.^[39] Beginning in the 1980s and especially in the late 1990s, the usage as a generic insult became common among young people.^[4]

This usage of the word has been criticized as homophobic. A 2006 BBC ruling by the Board of Governors over the use of the word in this context by Chris Moyles on his Radio 1 show, "I do not want that one, it's gay," advises "caution on its use" for this reason:

The BBC's ruling was heavily criticised by the Minister for Children, Kevin Brennan, who stated in response that "the casual use of homophobic language by mainstream radio DJs" is:

Shortly after the Moyles incident a campaign against homophobia was launched in Britain under the slogan "homophobia is gay", playing on the double meaning of the word "gay" in youth culture, as well as popular perception that vocal homophobia is common among closeted homosexuals.^[41]

In a 2013 article published in the Journal of Interpersonal Violence, University of Michigan researchers Michael R. Woodford, Alex Kulick and Perry Silverschanz alongside Appalachian State University professor Michael L. Howell, argued that the pejorative use of the word "gay" was a microagression.^[42] Their research found that college-age men were more likely to repeat the word pejoratively if their friends said it, while they were less likely to say it if they had lesbian, gay or bisexual peers.^[42]

Parallels in other languages

• • The concept of a "gay identity" and the use of the term gay may not be used or understood the same way in non-Westernised cultures, since modes of sexuality may differ from those prevalent in the West.^[43]
  • The German equivalent for gay, schwul, which is etymologically derived from schwül (hot, humid), also acquired the pejorative meaning within youth culture.^[44]

See also

• • LGBT portal

• • Anti-LGBT slogans
  • Deviance (sociology)
  • Gay bashing
  • Gay sexual practices
  • Gender identity
  • Gay gene (Xq28)
  • Gender dysphoria
  • Hate speech
  • Heterosexism
  • Human male sexuality
  • Human Rights Campaign
  • Labeling theory
  • LGBT rights opposition
• Deviance (sociology)
• Gay bashing
• Gay sexual practices
• Gender identity
• Gay gene (Xq28)
• Gender dysphoria
• Hate speech
• Heterosexism
• Human male sexuality
• Human Rights Campaign
• Labeling theory
• LGBT rights opposition

External links

• Backstreet Boys on Wikipedia