Thats so gay

So what can you do? Post submitted by Kimmie Fink, Welcoming Schools Consultant “That’s so gay!” is a phrase commonly heard in elementary schools, and educators are still struggling with how to respond. Correct others when they use homophobic/ transphobic language or endorse LGBTQ stereotypes. Well, first of all, let’s get everyone to stop saying things like “That’s so gay!” or “That’s so queer!” If something is weird, say it’s “weird”!

OK The reason we didn't go is that it was snowing. Accept More Information. What would you do if you heard someone say “that’s so gay” or another unacceptable remark? You may not know exactly what to say, but you must stop the harassment. (Well. To learn more, please read our Privacy Policy. These are hurtful words and can impact anyone who overhears them. Post submitted by Kimmie Fink, Welcoming Schools Consultant “That’s so gay!” is a phrase commonly heard in elementary schools, and educators are still struggling with how to respond.

Almost any response is better than ignoring the situation. You can always go back to the student and say or do something else if you feel you did not respond well. From what I read your answers so far, I came up with this theory Do you agree? Why is ‘gay’ so different? Why do you have to bring LGBTQ people into it? Produced by the HRC Foundation. BETTER In my opinion, unless someone screams at you, "WHAT IS .

Too often, the education system ignores the impact of anti-LGBTQ bullying, allowing comments like these to go unchecked in classrooms. Develop an environment of respect and caring for all students in your school and classroom using inclusive language, books and other materials. So, what can caring adults do? What would you do if you heard someone say “that’s so gay” or another unacceptable remark? I hope you don't mind my mentioning your names: Gaer explained that he (or at least some people in his vicinity) uses "by me" in this thread.

Since people say that's to mean . Once everyone has had a chance to examine each of the boards, circulate a second time and read other students’ answers. Establish clear schoolwide and classroom policies against hurtful teasing and bullying. It is especially harmful for kids struggling with their sexuality who have yet to come out. "That's so gay" is always pejorative, always harmful, and always homophobic.

Thats is the plural of that, and one does occasionally want to talk of things like demonstrative pronouns, the thises and thats of our language. Taking action reaffirms limits. "That's so gay" is always pejorative, always harmful, and always homophobic. Practice with colleagues. That's how you write it. It is especially harmful for kids struggling with their sexuality who have yet to come out. Be prepared to provide accurate information.

Thank you guys! 3. Is that clear? Ignoring mean name-calling and hurtful teasing allows it to continue and possibly get worse. If other students do not see action, they get the message there is nothing wrong with it. Ensure that all members of the school community understand what the policies are and why they are important. Too often, the education system ignores the impact of anti-LGBTQ bullying, allowing comments like these to go unchecked in classrooms.

Timpaec used "for me" in this . Once everyone has had a chance to examine each of the boards, circulate a second time and read other students’ answers. Not speaking up teaches the student targeted, as well as anyone within range, that they will not be protected from harassment. All of these scenarios have the potential of creating an unsafe classroom or school environment and must be addressed.

Correct others when they use homophobic/ transphobic language or endorse LGBTQ stereotypes. If you have the time and opportunity to educate on the spot, do it. I would concur with lucas-sp. 3. What Do You Say to ‘That’s So Gay’ & Other Anti-LGBTQ+ Comments? So what can you do? How would you feel if someone said “that’s so gay” about something you were doing or about something you liked?

With experience you will become more comfortable in handling it. IT IS OK if you disagree!) 1: If you are mentioning about . Well, first of all, let’s get everyone to stop saying things like “That’s so gay!” or “That’s so queer!” If something is weird, say it’s “weird”! How would you feel if someone said “that’s so gay” about something you were doing or about something you liked?

The reason that we didn't go is that it was snowing. One argument is that the difference lies in the psychological associations ‘gay’ has with a sexual identity and its history of homophobic oppression. Why do you have to bring LGBTQ people into it? This usage of 's doesn't exactly represent a grammatical rule it is a representation of how people speak.

Produced by the HRC Foundation It doesn’t matter if it is a first grader who might not know what the word “gay” means, a sixth grader trying to sound cool or a tenth grader “teasing” a friend.