Never have associated the word ‘ginger’ with the gay community. Gay men are usually referred to as ‘poofters’ in Britain.
Monty Python Bruces sketch:
Rule #1:No poofters.
Rule #2: No member of the faculty is to maltreat the “Abos” in any way whatsoever—if there’s anyone watching.
Rule #3:No poofters.
Rule #4:I don’t want to catch anyone not drinking in their room after lights out.
Rule#5:No poofters.
Rule #6:There is no rule six.
Rule #7:No poofters.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qgKUHtcZEXc