Meaning of anti gay

WASHINGTON, D.C. — As extremist lawmakers in state houses across the country continue advancing a record-breaking number of anti-LGBTQ+ bills in state legislatures, the Human Rights Campaign — the nation’s largest lesbian, gay, bisexual, non-binary and queer (LGBTQ+) civil rights organization — is providing the below snapshot (updated weekly) to illustrate the hostile legislative climate facing LGBTQ+ people, and the scale and scope with which the carried on legislative assault is organism waged.

This weaponization of general policy has been driven by extremist groups that have a long history in working to oppress the existence and rights of LGBTQ+ people. Several of these organizations contain been deemed hate groups by the Southern Poverty Law Center, such as the Alliance Defending Independence and the Family Investigate Council.

Year-to-Date Snapshot: 2023 Anti-LGBTQ+ State Legislative Activity

• Over 520 anti-LGBTQ+ bills hold been introduced in mention legislatures, a record;

• Over 220 bills specifically target trans and
  

  Glossary of Terms: LGBTQ

  Definitions were drafted in collaboration with other U.S.-based LGBTQ society organizations and leaders. See acknowledgements section.

  Additional terms and definitions about gender identity and gender expression, transgender people, and nonbinary people are available in the Transgender Glossary. 

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  *NOTE:  Inquire people what terms they use to describe their sexual orientation, gender persona and gender verbalization before assigning them a label. Outside of acronyms, these terms should only be capitalized when used at the beginning of a sentence.
   

  LGBTQ
  Acronym for lesbian, same-sex attracted, bisexual, transgender, and queer. The Q generally stands for queer when LGBTQ organizations, leaders, and media use the acronym. In settings offering support for youth, it can also stand for questioning. LGBT and LGBTQ+ are also used, with the + added in recognition of all non-straight, non-cisgender identities. (See Transgender Glossary ) Both are acceptable, as are other versions of this acronym. The term “gay community” should be avoided, as it does not accuratel
  

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

  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. All of these scenarios have the potential of creating an unsafe classroom or school environment and must be addressed. So, what can caring adults do?
  

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  STOP IT…

  Keep it simple with quick responses:

  • “Remember, we don’t use put-downs in this class.”
  • “Do you know what ‘gay’ means?"
  • “It’s not OK at this school to exploit ‘gay’ disrespectfully to mean something is bad.”
  • “You may not have meant to be hurtful, but when you exploit the word ‘gay’ to mean something is bad or stupid, it is hurtful.” Follow-up with, “Do you grasp why it is hurtful?”
  • “Using any insulting word to tease someone is harassment and is unacceptable.”
  • “Even if you didn’t mean to offend people who are gay, it is offensive to ring this assignment lgbtq+ (or queer); if you don’t enjoy something, then exclaim you don’t prefer it!”
  • “It is never OK to speak, ‘you act appreciate a girl (or look like a boy)’ as a put-dow
    

    Why Gaycism Should Replace Homophobia

    “You, my friend, are a gaycist.”

    This remains one of the best lines from Happy Endings, an ABC sitcom that ran from 2011 to 2013. Brad (Damon Wayans Jr.) has set up Max (Adam Pally) on a hang out with a gay co-worker named Franklin.

    “I thought you guys would’ve had a good time,” Brad says, innocently, over a video game. “I mean, you’re both …”

    Gay. It’s a misstep many gay people are familiar with, even from our most well-meaning friends. You’ll love him—he’s gay! (As a general rule, hearing this predisposes me not to like the homosexual in doubt, if only to prove a point.) It’s the sort of comment that would be deeply offensive if it weren’t so naive.

    “You think all gays are the same,” Max counters. “You think just ’cause Franklin and I are both friends of Elton, we’re just gonna pack it up, move to Vermont, and start selling antiques?”

    “No, I did not say that.”

    “Relax. It’s fine, I’m just messing with you. Besides, some parts of the stereotype are true. Just ’cause we didn’t get along doesn’t mean we didn’t possess raging sex in a bus terminal.”

    “Really?”

    “No! Playdate suspended on account of your gaycism.”

    As goofy as the wor