Negative Connotation of the Term 'Homosexual'

The term 'homosexual' has a negative connotation as it is clinical, impersonal, and associated with the era when being gay was considered a psychological disorder. It is still used by some who are anti-gay and has a historical baggage of being linked to harmful practices such as electric shock therapy. However, some individuals may use the term without intending to convey those negative connotations, possibly due to lack of awareness or understanding.