“That’s so Gay”: Heterosexual Male Undergraduates and the Perpetuation of Sexual Orientation Microagressions on Campus
- ASU Author/Contributor (non-ASU co-authors, if there are any, appear on document)
- Michael Howell Ph.D., Associate Professor (Creator)
- Institution
- Appalachian State University (ASU )
- Web Site: https://library.appstate.edu/
Abstract: “That’s so gay,” a popular expression on campuses, is a sexual orientation
microaggression that can contribute to a hostile environment for lesbian, gay,
and bisexual (LGB) students. Using data from a campus climate survey conducted
at a large urban university, we investigated use of the phrase among heterosexual
male undergraduates who are emerging adults (18–25 years). Multiple
regression analysis suggested that saying the phrase is positively associated with
hearing peers say it and with holding negative perceptions of feminine men,
whereas having LGB acquaintances was negatively associated with use of this
expression. We offer practice and policy recommendations for curbing its
use, thereby enhancing campus climate.
“That’s so Gay”: Heterosexual Male Undergraduates and the Perpetuation of Sexual Orientation Microagressions on Campus
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- Publication
- Woodford, M. R., Howell, M. L., Silverschanz, P. (2013). “That’s so Gay”: Heterosexual male undergraduates and the perpetuation of sexual orientation microaggressions on campus: "That's so gay!" Journal of Interpersonal Violence. 28(2): 416-435. Published by SAGE (ISSN: 1552-6518). DOI: 10.1177/0886260512454719.
- Language: English
- Date: 2013