This research by C.J. Pascoe was about the use of the word fag and its relationship to homophobia and masculinity in a high school. The term fag is used loosely throughout most high schools. The reading explains that it is used in many ways. For example, fag can be used to describe a male who is doing something that is not masculine or that is feminine. In my words the article was explaining the how the word fag is used and the different meaning it may have depending on the context and even the race of who is using the word. For example race was a key term used in this research. White males use the word fag on a regular basis, whereas it is less common with the African American males. Not only is it used less, the
This research by C.J. Pascoe was about the use of the word fag and its relationship to homophobia and masculinity in a high school. The term fag is used loosely throughout most high schools. The reading explains that it is used in many ways. For example, fag can be used to describe a male who is doing something that is not masculine or that is feminine. In my words the article was explaining the how the word fag is used and the different meaning it may have depending on the context and even the race of who is using the word. For example race was a key term used in this research. White males use the word fag on a regular basis, whereas it is less common with the African American males. Not only is it used less, the