No they are not necessary. There are plenty of other words that could be used in place of slurs. Ex) Saying something is gay. Gay is not a synonym for stupid. Other words can be used in place of this.
yes
For the same reason it is wrong to use any slurs: their intent is to hurt someone.
In British slang, the term Nancy or Nance is a derogatory term for a homosexual or effeminate male. A variation of this is Nancy-boy. It is best to avoid using this term and other homophobic slurs.
Examples of discriminatory languages include racial slurs, ableist language targeting individuals with disabilities, gender-based insults, and homophobic or transphobic language. Using such language perpetuates harmful stereotypes and can contribute to discriminatory behavior and attitudes.
limes
No. George Michael is not homophobic. Also, he is gay.
Yes, they can be homophobic. And they can be as bad as men about it.
two gays are going against the homophobic law
Indiana is a conservative state, but not everyone there is homophobic.
American atheists are not homophobic as a class. In fact, the reader wonders at the source of your statistics.American atheists are not homophobic as a class. In fact, the reader wonders at the source of your statistics.American atheists are not homophobic as a class. In fact, the reader wonders at the source of your statistics.American atheists are not homophobic as a class. In fact, the reader wonders at the source of your statistics.
No....
no