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Dr. Mark McCormack discusses his research into the phrase "that's so gay" and how it is perceived. Using input from young gay men and gay allies, he determines that the phrase can be understood as homophobic or an expression of frustration, depending on the context in which it is used. He lists several applications for this research.
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Chapter 1: That’s So Gay—The Changing Dynamics, Meanings, and Effects of Homophobic Language
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Chapter 2: The Study in Context
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Chapter 3: Studying How Young Straight Men Use Homophobic Language
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Chapter 4: Interviews With 35 Openly Gay Male Undergraduates
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Chapter 5: Participants Don’t See ‘That’s So Gay’ as Homophobic
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Chapter 6: An Intent, Context, Effect Matrix
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Chapter 7: Applications of the Study
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Chapter 8: Conclusion
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