Persuasive Essay On Derogatory Language

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When I was teaching middle school, I heard some of my students calling one of my GLBTQ students a “fagot” and “queer” among other derogatory labels several times. However, when I heard those words, I intervened promptly. I told those students that type of language was not tolerated in my classroom and in our school and dealt with those students accordingly. I still hear these derogatory words from some people with whom I relate in my adult life. I have heard from an acquaintance saying, “oh, that’s so gay” to refer to something that is not perceived as stereotypically masculine or referring to something perceived by the individual as being stupid. The last time that happened I actually brought to the person’s attention that type of language is not appropriate and is offensive to the GLBTQ youth and adults and they deserve to be respected. In my opinion, you should challenge people that use derogatory language towards the LGBTQ persons no matter what setting we are in. The literature has also indicated that, on many occasions, school personal such as teaching staff and school admini...

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