1. What is a Fag?
1.1. What do the students classify as a "fag"?
1.1.1. "The worst epithet one guy could direct at another "
1.1.2. Non-masculine behavior
1.1.2.1. Being stupid
1.1.2.2. Dancing
1.1.2.3. Caring too much about clothing
1.1.2.4. Too emotional
1.1.2.5. Attracted to other boys
1.2. Why do they call others this name?
1.2.1. "Gay people aren't really liked over here and stuff'
1.2.2. "To call someone gay or fag is like the lowest thing you can call someone. Because that's like saying you are nothing"
1.2.3. "Homophobia is just part of being a guy"
1.2.3.1. Although it is gendered homophobia
1.2.4. You do not have to be gay
2. Racing the Fag
2.1. How does clothing affect the "fag" behavior?
2.1.1. Race
2.1.1.1. African Americans spend more time on their clothing choices
2.1.1.1.1. Any less time could consitute as a fag
2.1.1.2. Whites do not spend as much time
2.1.1.2.1. Any more time spent can consistute as a fag
2.2. How does dancign affect the "fag" behavior?
2.2.1. Race
2.2.1.1. African Americans veiw dancing as fun and a group event
2.2.1.2. Whites view dancing as a "fag" behavior
3. Implications
3.1. How long are the boys labled?
3.1.1. Not many boys are "premanately" labled as fags
3.1.2. Many move in and out of fag positions
3.2. How do boys use the word "fag"?
3.2.1. Used as a weapon towards one's masculinity
3.2.1.1. Although boys know calling a homosexual this name is mean
4. Method
4.1. Research Site
4.1.1. Where is a neutral test environment?
4.1.1.1. Average Statistics compared to national percentages
4.1.1.1.1. River High School
4.2. Research
4.2.1. How should I observe the students and their behavior?
4.2.1.1. Places "fag" behavior is prominate
4.2.1.1.1. Drama department
4.2.1.1.2. LGBT club or program
4.2.1.2. Places prominently "masculine"
4.2.1.2.1. Sports complex/ class
4.2.1.2.2. Auto-shop or workshop class
4.2.1.3. Neutral area
4.2.1.3.1. Senior government class
4.2.2. What should I tell students what I am doing?
4.2.3. Should I blend in or allow myself to stand out?
5. Becoming a Fag
5.1. How do you become the target of "fag" name calling?
5.1.1. Boys will use it in a humerous way
5.1.1.1. Imitaion
5.1.1.2. Name calling for no specific reason
6. Theoretical Framing
6.1. What is masculinity to men?
6.1.1. Is promoted
6.1.2. Challenged between each other
6.1.3. Reinforced in social settings
6.1.4. Power
6.1.4.1. embeded in societies
6.2. How does literature see the "fag"?
6.2.1. Major differences between straight and gay men
6.2.2. Men's bodies are at the forefront of masculinity