The Gay Word, a documentary about the recent trend of using the word ‘gay’ negatively to mean rubbish, uncool, or embarrassing, is now available to watch online for free after sold-out screenings across the UK.
The Gay Word, a documentary about the recent trend of using the word ‘gay’ negatively to mean rubbish, uncool, or embarrassing, is now available to watch online for free after sold-out screenings across the UK.
In Britain, 99% of lesbian, gay and bisexual young people hear the word ‘gay’ used negatively while at school. 84% feel distressed when they hear it used as a synonym for rubbish or uncool, yet almost half of all 18 to 29 year olds think the term is fine to use. Why are people so divided over the ‘gay’ word?