Gay people slurs

While there were no differences across grade levels related to being targeted by homophobic name-calling, seventh- and eighth-graders reported higher levels of carrying out these behaviors toward others. Students in seventh and eighth grade also reported higher levels of traditional masculinity attitudes compared to younger students.

South Africa investigates 'gay slur' King Zwelithini

Often still used fondly, especially by older generations of gay men, but offensive if applied by others. Only use if an individual self-describes in this way, and indicate this with quotation marks. Especially used by incarcerated people in the US. The origin of this expression is found in neighboring Mexico, where the same expression is used in Spanish, due to a scandal that occurred in in Mexico City.

Gay slur aimed at hairdresser 'not homophobic' - French ruling

A new study, highlighting a significant cultural problem, suggests men should strive for status in pro-social rather than anti-social ways. Nathan Grant Smith, associate professor of counseling psychology and chair of the Department of Psychological, Health, and Learning Sciences in the University of Houston College of Education, explored whether heterosexual men who had their status threatened were more likely to use anti-gay slurs against other heterosexual men.

The HRC says it will be writing to the king and will demand an immediate retraction if he admits to making homophobic remarks. King Goodwill Zwelithini allegedly made the anti-gay remarks in rural eastern South Africa during a ceremony at the weekend to mark the Battle of Isandlwana - a famous 19th Century Zulu victory over British troops.