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Jul 09, 2007
Quickie Link: Homophobic Bullying Rampant in Schools
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By vanrozenheim
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(USA) - Many Morris County teachers and students say anti-gay language is rampant in schools, creating the potential for a hostile environment for gay students, as a court ruling prompts educators to take a closer look at the problem. Dozens of interviews with students and teachers indicate that while serious anti-gay harassment is rare in Morris County schools, the use of anti-gay language is common, even when it's not directed at gay students. The use of the phrase "That's so gay" -- used by youths to describe anything they don't like -- is prevalent and often goes unchallenged. "It happens so much I can't stop it all the time," said Debbie Gottsleben, a Morristown High School librarian. "I hear it at least 10 to 25 times a day."
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