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Queer Queer is a reclaimed word that is most commonly used today to describe anything relating to minority sexualities and gender identities.
We use it to encompass everyone and everything that could be described as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, intersex, curious, asexual, pansexual, polysexual, queer, or questioning - infact anyone who does not fit into the norms of the mainstream sexuality or gender identities.
The word is used often as an empowering, umbrella term to describe the diverse spectrum of communities recognised as being minoritised or socially disempowered due to their gender identity or sexuality. It is also a collective social identity which has many meanings to many people depending on who you ask.
In the past the word queer has been used as an insult and some still find the term offensive although "gay" has replaced it's usage in recent years in places most commonly assoicated with verbal abuse and opressive language. People of all ages choose to identify as "Queer" and it's usage is ever changing.
The word "Queer" entered the English language in the 16th century and is derived directly from the German word "Quer" which literally translates as "across, at right angle, diagonally or transverse"!
"The Group" - Sex, Drugs and Cyndi Lauper! It's been described as byker grove meets queer as folk, but on the radio! The weekly gay youth radio drama, lesbian and gay youth group in the fictional town of 'Bradchester'.
Join them for a new adventure every week as the group prepares to battle with
drugs, HIV, homophobia, sex, gender identity, and coming out in these edgy but hilarious episodes
serialising the real lives of LGBT Youth.
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"Queer" is used as an empowering, umbrella term to describe the diverse spectrum of communities recognised as being minoritised or socially disempowered due to their gender identity or sexuality. It is also a collective social identity which has many meanings.
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