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Bookmark or Share- Queer - WikipediaQueer is an umbrella term for people who are not heterosexual or are not cisgender. [1][2] Originally meaning 'strange' or 'peculiar', queer came to be used pejoratively against LGBT people in the late 19th century. From the late 1980s, queer activists began to reclaim the word as a neutral or positive self-description. [3][4][5]
- What Does "Queer" Mean? 9 LGBTQ+ People Explain How They Love, Hate ...“Queer” is not the first word of its kind to be reclaimed. But unlike others, “queer” seems poised to represent all of us. It’s a word charged with as many meanings, emotions, and historical perspectives as there are shades of LGBTQ+ identity. What does “queer” mean and what is its history?
- queer Meaning | Gender & Sexuality | Dictionary.comWhile queer can mean "strange" or "odd," it's more often used as a slur against or a self-identifier for non-heterosexual or non-cisgender people.
- Queer vs. Gay: How The Words Are Different, And Why It’s ImportantIn the context of LGBTQ+ identity, the word gay is typically used in reference to a person who is sexually and/or romantically attracted to people of their own sex or gender. The word queer is often used more generally to refer to a person who has a sexual identity that isn’t heterosexual or a gender identity that isn’t cisgender.
- What is queer theory & why is it important? - LGBTQ NationQueer theory is a field of study that challenges existing traditional ideas about identity, sexuality, and gender – particularly that of heteronormativity, or the belief that heterosexuality is...
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