Using the term gay in a derogatory fashion whether it’s directed at straight or gay people, even objects, actions etc is considered as homophobic. I do it subconsciously sometimes because growing up it was the term me and my mates would use to negatively describe something, but I am trying snap out of it these days. I’m used to hearing it used and am not offended by the term, but if it’s isolating a certain part of society then I feel it’s worth it for me to try and stop using it.Just a question....
Would you be homophobic for calling your straight mates gay? Or only when directed at gay people?