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What is queer?

Discussion in 'Chit Chat' started by SnixxJuice, Jun 24, 2016.

  1. SnixxJuice

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    Okay, I think I got what pansexuality is from a different thread. Now, what is queer? Sorry, I'm just new to all these terms.
     
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    So queer is just an umbrella term for those who are not straight.

    Whenever people say they're queer, they're just saying that they don't identify as straight. I have seen people identify as such who don't label themselves as exclusively gay, pansexual, lesbian, etc. so they just say queer.

    And I think the same would go for genderqueer. I think genderqueer means like you dont identify as one exclusive gender at all times
     
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    I think different people see it differently. To me, it's a refusal to conform to norms of what is sexuality and gender etc.
     
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    Yeah. Queer is a reclaimed slur used by many people in the LGBT+ community.
     
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    I is queer.




    Haha, in seriousness, queer is really just a term for anyone who's not straight/cisgender. And, as notmyfault stated, it used to be a slur. I think we've got it back now, though. I don't really hear it used negativley as much anymore, mostly idiots call us bundles of sticks now :slight_smile: