Coprofemia

The title for the New York Times magazine suggests an exploration of the phenomenon of abuse of the word f*g - its indecent use, use of obscene language, lack of etiquette, and the like. This scandal even received the nickname “KFC”.

It has become a serious social and cultural phenomenon, of which the use of the word f*g in relation to women is part of it, although its use in homosexual and gender-transgressive contexts is equally significant. The author of the text, Lisa M. Kaplan, describes the gay community as “corrupt” or subject to social stigma, resulting in people being afraid to be authentic and homophobic communities reluctant to participate in gay culture due to sexual themes that often involve shame and integrity. However, articles of this type have been criticized by heterosexual opponents and gay rights advocates, who argue that such articles exist mainly out of a desire to discredit the gay community, and such statements are unfair and criminal.

The authors clearly condemn the use of the word f*ggot because they are afraid of crossing a line by turning gay culture into a dysfunctional society. The list of frequently used examples includes a list of biblical arguments to illustrate its point, as well as to state homosexual slurs as mortal sins, similar to gay dishonesty and slander.

According to Lepotash and Shibas, the use of the word can be seen as a protective measure against being boiled in one's own fluid, and to give the men they would like to rape the opportunity to express their opinion on the matter before the actual violence.