# Anti-Gay Language PSAs Hilary Duff Discourages Homophic Slang By Bianca | Published 2008-10-08 | Social Good Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/anti-gay-hilary-duff References: [buzzfeed](http://buzzfeed.com/mjs538/hillary-duff-thats-so-gay-bu) Offended by people who things like “That’s so gay,” Hilary Duff is taking a stand for homosexuals. In a new PSA, Hilary Duff discourages the use of [potentially offensive, anti-gay slang](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/youll-swear-by-them). Most people, generally teens, who use this language don’t do so to offend gay people, and many don’t even realize when they use this terminology because it has become so widely used in youth social circles. Hilary Duff’s [anti-gay language campaign](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pflag-canada), which also featured comedian Wanda Sykes, can be seen in the video above. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.6/10 - Popularity: 51% | Activity: 19% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Social Good](https://www.trendhunter.com/socialgood) > [Activism](https://www.trendhunter.com/activism) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Anti-gay Language Psas:** Creating public service announcements discouraging the use of anti-gay language can lead to more inclusive and empathetic language habits. - **Youth Education on Acceptance:** Including education on acceptance and diversity in schools' curriculums can promote more tolerant and inclusive communities. - **Social Media Monitoring:** Developing software that monitors social media usage and prompts users to reconsider potentially offensive language can help deter the use of anti-gay language online. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Advertising:** Creating and disseminating public service announcements can generate awareness and improve brand reputation by taking a stand against discrimination. - **Education:** Developing inclusive lesson plans and curriculums can instill values of acceptance and tolerance in the younger generation. - **Technology:** Creating software that monitors social media usage can promote online safety while also promoting more positive communication habits. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Celebrity Pride Partnerships](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/happy-hippie-partnership.md) - [Love-Centric Public Service Announcements](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/love-has-no-labels1.md) - [Activism-Promoting Sweatshirt Collabs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/willy-chavarria-2.md) - [LGBTQ+ Vodka Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/coming-out-again.md) - [LGBTQ-Supporting Beer Cans](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/alchemist-just-say-gay.md) - [Inclusive Language Resources](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ikea-poland.md) - [Disability Awareness Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/thats-my-easterseals.md) - [2SLGBTQI Demetia Awareness Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/help-us-remain.md) - [Celebratory LGBTQ Haircare Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pantene-beautifulgbtq-campaign.md)