Why the word 'homosexual' is offensive

It comes down to who says it most

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If you're a member of a stigmatized group, such as a person of color or a gay man or woman, even the smallest of talk can be fraught with small discomforts, slights, and aggressions.

Such casual offenses need not be intentional. Indeed, they often aren't.

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