Thats so gay

"That's so gay" is always pejorative, always harmful, and always homophobic. Develop an environment of respect and caring for all students in your school and classroom using inclusive language, books and other materials. You can always go back to the student and say or do something else if you feel you did not respond well. With experience you will become more comfortable in handling it.

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. It is especially harmful for kids struggling with their sexuality who have yet to come out. 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.

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. What Do You Say to ‘That’s So Gay’ & Other Anti-LGBTQ+ Comments? 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.

OK The reason we didn't go is that it was snowing. Establish clear schoolwide and classroom policies against hurtful teasing and bullying. 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”! Accept More Information. It is especially harmful for kids struggling with their sexuality who have yet to come out.

One argument is that the difference lies in the psychological associations ‘gay’ has with a sexual identity and its history of homophobic oppression. If other students do not see action, they get the message there is nothing wrong with it. Since people say that's to mean . Why is ‘gay’ so different? Ensure that all members of the school community understand what the policies are and why they are important. To learn more, please read our Privacy Policy.

I would concur with lucas-sp. Be prepared to provide accurate information. IT IS OK if you disagree!) 1: If you are mentioning about . What would you do if you heard someone say “that’s so gay” or another unacceptable remark? Develop the capacity of students and educators to be allies that stand up for students who are harassed. That's how you write it. You may not know exactly what to say, but you must stop the harassment.

"That's so gay" is always pejorative, always harmful, and always homophobic. What would you do if you heard someone say “that’s so gay” or another unacceptable remark? 3. Is that clear? Produced by the HRC Foundation. Not speaking up teaches the student targeted, as well as anyone within range, that they will not be protected from harassment. This usage of 's doesn't exactly represent a grammatical rule it is a representation of how people speak.

Timpaec used "for me" in this . Why do you have to bring LGBTQ people into it? Once everyone has had a chance to examine each of the boards, circulate a second time and read other students’ answers. (Well. Why do you have to bring LGBTQ people into it? Correct others when they use homophobic/ transphobic language or endorse LGBTQ stereotypes. Almost any response is better than ignoring the situation.

Thank you guys! So what can you do? Too often, the education system ignores the impact of anti-LGBTQ bullying, allowing comments like these to go unchecked in classrooms. 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.

So what can you do? Correct others when they use homophobic/ transphobic language or endorse LGBTQ stereotypes. These are hurtful words and can impact anyone who overhears them. Taking action reaffirms limits. If you have the time and opportunity to educate on the spot, do it. 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”!

Too often, the education system ignores the impact of anti-LGBTQ bullying, allowing comments like these to go unchecked in classrooms. So, what can caring adults do? From what I read your answers so far, I came up with this theory Do you agree? BETTER In my opinion, unless someone screams at you, "WHAT IS . 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.

How would you feel if someone said “that’s so gay” about something you were doing or about something you liked? Practice with colleagues. All of these scenarios have the potential of creating an unsafe classroom or school environment and must be addressed. Ignoring mean name-calling and hurtful teasing allows it to continue and possibly get worse. Once everyone has had a chance to examine each of the boards, circulate a second time and read other students’ answers.

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