To sign *homophobic*, begin by forming a 'G' handshape with your dominant hand—index finger and thumb extended and parallel—and placing it on your chin. Next, hold your non-dominant hand flat in front of you with the palm facing up. Move your dominant hand down, opening it into a slightly curved handshape, and strike the palm of your non-dominant hand. Repeat this entire sequence to complete the sign.
To express this rule, start with the sign for *homophobic*, clearly showing the 'G' handshape on the chin followed by the striking motion. Then, sign *comments* or *words*, followed by *not* and *allow* to emphasize that such behavior is unacceptable in this space.
Begin by pointing to indicate *he*, then use the sign for *experience*. Follow this with the compound sign for *homophobic*, and then sign *bullying* and *school*. Make sure your facial expression reflects the serious and negative nature of the situation.
Sign *we* and *must*, then use a strong, firm movement for *stand against* or *oppose*. Follow this with the sign for *homophobic* and finish with *behavior* or *actions*. A determined facial expression will help convey the importance of your message.
To express this rule, start with the sign for *homophobic*, clearly showing the 'G' handshape on the chin followed by the striking motion. Then, sign *comments* or *words*, followed by *not* and *allow* to emphasize that such behavior is unacceptable in this space.
Begin by pointing to indicate *he*, then use the sign for *experience*. Follow this with the compound sign for *homophobic*, and then sign *bullying* and *school*. Make sure your facial expression reflects the serious and negative nature of the situation.
Sign *we* and *must*, then use a strong, firm movement for *stand against* or *oppose*. Follow this with the sign for *homophobic* and finish with *behavior* or *actions*. A determined facial expression will help convey the importance of your message.
While this compound sign is widely understood and very common, some signers might choose to fingerspell the word in certain formal contexts. Others might use a variation combining *gay* and *against* (where the dominant hand strikes a sideways palm), but the version shown here is standard.
The first part of the sign uses the 'G' handshape on the chin, which is the established ASL sign for *gay*. By starting with this sign, you immediately establish the specific group of people that the prejudice or discrimination is directed toward.
Yes! The second part of the sign—striking the upward-facing palm with your dominant hand—is often used on its own to mean *prejudice* or *discrimination*. By combining it with other signs, you can specify different types of prejudice.
