The word “queer” has a complicated history, evolving from a term meaning strange or unusual into a slur against LGBTQ+ people and, eventually, an identity reclaimed by many within the community. In this video, we explore the history of the word queer, how LGBTQ+ activists reclaimed it, and why its meaning can still be deeply personal depending on who uses it.
Learn how queer became an important part of LGBTQ+ language, culture, and identity, and why understanding the history behind the word helps us use it with greater context and respect.
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Listen to the full podcast episode: https://www.ajadedgay.com/120-queer-as-in/
Read more on the topic in my blog: https://www.ajadedgay.com/blog/the-history-and-reclamation-of-queer-from-derogatory-slur-to-empowering-identity/
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Sources:
Queer (Etymology): https://www.etymonline.com/word/queer
Queer (Definition): https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/queer
How the Word ‘Queer’ was Adopted by the LGBTQ Community: https://www.cjr.org/language_corner/queer.php
Marquess of Queensberry: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Marquess_of_Queensberry
‘Queer’ History: A History of Queer: https://blog.nationalarchives.gov.uk/queer-history-a-history-of-queer/
Oscar Wilde Trial: https://www.history.com/topics/gay-rights/oscar-wilde-trial
Reviled, Reclaimed and Respected: The History of the Word 'Queer': https://theconversation.com/reviled-reclaimed-and-respected-the-history-of-the-word-queer-197533
Come Out!: https://outhistory.org/files/original/f6d46c5d90761e3a66edcd4fe32a6785.pdf
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