In the 'Cultural issue' thread I have been using the term 'homosexual' to refer to people who are sexually attracted by same-sex people.
A couple of foreros (one of them quite politely) has pointed out that 'homo' is an insulting word. I do not know if 'homosexual' is or not in the same 'group' than 'homo'.
I know that 'fag...' is insulting and I avoid its use. Since my aim is not to hurt anybody's feelings (without being too much politically correct) I would like to know which is the 'right' word.
I do not intend to start a discussion on the morality of the homosexuality or whatsoever around homosexuality.
I simply want to know whether I can use the terms 'homo' or 'homosexual' without insulting anybody.
A couple of foreros (one of them quite politely) has pointed out that 'homo' is an insulting word. I do not know if 'homosexual' is or not in the same 'group' than 'homo'.
I know that 'fag...' is insulting and I avoid its use. Since my aim is not to hurt anybody's feelings (without being too much politically correct) I would like to know which is the 'right' word.
I do not intend to start a discussion on the morality of the homosexuality or whatsoever around homosexuality.
I simply want to know whether I can use the terms 'homo' or 'homosexual' without insulting anybody.