What are the most common types of homophobic bullying?
The four most common types of homophobic bullying are: Verbal bullying – may involve malicious name-calling; spreading rumors or gossiping that someone is gay; making threats; unwanted sexual comments or jokes; suggesting that someone or some thing is stupid and therefore “gay”. Social bullying – may include many forms of exclusion, isolation, public humiliation or intimidation. Physical bullying – may include obscene gestures, hitting, punching, poking, kicking, choking, chasing, stalking, or threatening someone with physical harm; destroying or stealing belongings; unwanted sexual touching, teasing, or harassment. Cyberbullying – using the Internet, instant messaging and cell phones to intimidate, put down, spread rumors, make fun of, threaten, or exclude someone because of their actual or perceived sexual orientation or gender identity.
