Exam 29: Dude, Youre a Fag: Adolescent Masculinity and the Fag Discourse

Boys at River High learned early that "faggots" were both passive and ______.

For African American boys, dancing was often associated with ______.

The specter of the "fag" was consistently ______.

Why were lesbians described as "good" by the boys who were interviewed?

"Fag discourse" was central to boys' ______ relationships.

For both boys and girls at River high, "gay" was a common synonym for ______

Briefly describe the relationship between joking and the "fag discourse."

Homophobic insults and teasing are central to ______ settings.

Which statement is true about the term "fag"?

Male homophobia has primarily been written about as a ______ neutral phenomenon.

According to the boys who were interviewed, which of the following reflects the most insulting comment?

Differentiate between how girls and boys often used "gay" and "fag" differently.

Explain one concern with describing the use of the word "fag" as simple homophobia.

Which two behaviors put a White boy at risk for being labeled a "fag"?

Compared to White boys, African American boys were much more likely to tease one another for being ______.