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There's been a lot of debate over using the word queer. Some people are offended by our use of
that word. Queer is an all-inclusive term whereas gay is not. Gay tends to include gays,
lesbians, and bisexuals, but leaves out transgendered people. Queer is also a reclaimed term -
one we use to define ourselves so that others can't use it to demean us.When we identify as
Queer it in no way means that we have internalized homophobia or a lack of self-respect. On the
contrary, it's our way of throwing a hateful word back at those who use it as a crutch.
Below are online articles and essays about reclaiming the word queer. All links will open in new
windows, so you can return here easily
Links:
· There's Something Queer [This Week]... by kris anderson, 2 Sept 1998
· Queer 102: All about the history of the word from the Unitarian Universalist Association
· It's Only Words - about queer, fag, dyke, butch, queen by Deborah
For further resources, do a Google search for 'reclaiming queer' |
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