LGBT history month Alan Turing Using the word “gay” as an insult is homophobic Calling someone ‘gay’ as a way of suggesting there is something ‘wrong’ with being lesbian or gay is homophobic Being on the receiving end of homophobia hurts....and you don’t need to be lesbian or gay to suffer homophobia FACT: People do not choose their sexual orientation… FACT: People DO choose to be homophobic What are you going to do about it? YOU can help to combat homophobia… YOU can challenge homophobia when you hear or see it.... YOU can support and value your friends, regardless of their sexual orientation or other differences.... If YOU are experiencing homophobic bullying or know someone who is, report it to a adult …don’t be silent.