How do you get classmates to stop using derogitory terms?

Okay so my classmates are always using words like F*ggot or Dyke or use gay as a way to say stupid, many of them tend to also draw swastikas and when I did day of silence they'd kick me or punch me or call me a f*ggot lover. That makes it even worse, not even realizing my lesbianisim. What can I do?

How do you get classmates to stop using derogitory terms?
You have to bring it up to the administration and let them address it. Tell a trusted teacher or guidance counselor of your concerns and get some support from other students. You're right, that behavior should not be tolerated in school. You're all there to learn how to be better people. Good luck.
Reply:ignore them.
Reply:People can be harsh but all you can do is ignore it. Eventually, when they realize it is not bothering you, they will leave you alone b/c it wont have any affect on you. SO just ignore them and eventually it will get better. Trust me I have had the same thing happen to me.
Reply:You have two choices - stand up to them or ignore them. What you do depends on you.





I stood up for a friend once and I wasn't popular over it. But I felt good about myself. I wasn't, however, in any physical danger.





You don't have to be around these people forever. Please know that the rest of the world isn't like them.
Reply:Bring it to the administration. They need to do something about it. If they won't, talk to your parents about how you're being treated.Find out if there are any anti-harassment laws in your area that include sexual orientation. If so, take that to the police. If not, you can still go to the police with the bruises from being kicked and file assault charges.
Reply:You have to realise that discrimination is against the Law. There are huge Laws and penalties for people who discriminate another for anything from sexual preferences to religion. Just because you are at school doesnt make this Law exempt. You need to speak to your Principal about this discrimination and tell him/her you want it to stop. If the School cannot protect you, then the Law can. You just have to decide how serious an issue it for you. I think it is very very serious because the people who are discriminating against you are getting away with it. They obviously do not know it is against the Law. If they were to go out and steal would the school protect that. Stealing is against the Law, and discrimination is against the Law. People will only do and say things because they know they can get away with it. Once they know they cannot get away with it and there are penalties for behaving this way, then they will stop. You need to be strong. Surely there are other girls who will support you. In numbers you can be strong, by yourself it is going to be very difficult. Speak to your parents about this issue, have them go down to the school when you speak to the principal. Go to the top, dont just leave it in the hands of the counsellor because what these people are doing is certainly upsetting you, but it is not a counselling issue, it is a legal issue....that is why your Principal has to be involved. Dont accept such stupid childish behaviour, but in saying that, be very careful because if you havent got some strong ally's, then you could be setting yourself up for further injury. Get the support of your parents and friends...speak to a Lawyer if you have to, but do what you have to do to stop these horrible people. I bet though, they are only a handful of idiots. You need to find your support system, and with that support system you can change this all around.





I wish you all the very best. Maybe if it gets really bad, you might have to change schools....speak to your parents....that part is very important. This has nothing do do with your sexuality...it has everything to do with your rights as a human being.