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"Queer" is an umbrella term in the LGBT community. It can generally refer to anyone whose sexual orientation/identity is not strictly heterosexual and/or whose gender identity/expression is not strictly "cisgender" (non-transgender) and conforming to expected stereotypes. Queer is sometimes preferred to "LGBT" or similar acronyms due to their perceived exclusivity. The word "queer" may also be used to refer to someone who fits into the LGBT community but does not feel that any particular word accurately describes their orientation or identity.
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Why was queer duck cancelled?
It was canceled because showtime did not want to air LGBT programming anymore.
What is another word for gay?
Here are some synonyms for gay:homosexual (clinical and outdated)queer (generic and includes other non-conforming orientations)lesbian (female)LGBT (stands for Lesbian Gay Bisexual Transgender, but is often used as a synonym for gay)All other words tend to be offensive or outdated.
Are queer and gay the same thing?
Not exactly. Gay refers to a person that is attracted to others of the same sex. Queer is a more general term that encompasses all people who identify as something other than cisgender heterosexual people.Also, it's important to note that not everyone in the LGBT community identifies as queer. When in doubt, ask.
What does LGBTQ stand for?
As well as Questioning, it also stands for Queer - a controversial word within the LGBT+ community meaning 'gay', or 'non-straight and/or non-cisgender'* *cisgender meaning identifying with the gender you were assigned at birth.
Where can I find a list of TV shows and movies about gay relationships such as Queer as Folk?
The best places to start is Netflix. They have an entire category on LGBT themed shows and movies.
What is LGBQT?
LGBQT stands for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Queer, and Transgender/Transsexual. Usually it is referred as LGBT or GLBT. Q is sometimes also used to stand for Questioning.
Is the term 'queer' acceptable to describe a gay person?
The term "queer" is now an acceptable word to describe all members of the LGBT community. Although this was originally an offensive and derogatory word, it has been adopted by the LGBT community as an umbrella term. The reason for adopting this insult was to turn the tables and "hijack" the insult. This turned the insult into a positive term and took away some power from homophobic people. Homphobes had their insult "stolen" from them and used to turn into something positive. Personally, I dislike this word, primarily because of the negative connotations still surrounding it. However, you can usually hear the neutral or negative tone when you are called a "queer".
What are the release dates for The Gesture - 2011 II?
The Gesture - 2011 II was released on: Canada: 20 August 2011 (Vancouver Queer Film Festival) USA: 25 February 2012 (Out in the Desert LGBT Festival)
Is queer politically correct?
Yes. However, not every gay person identifies as queer. If in doubt, ask the person what term they prefer.
How do you use Queer in a sentence?
Queer, like, wierd queer? That would be "That's a queer drawing!" Or queer, like, gay queer? "You're really queer!"
What are the release dates for This Kiss - 2007?
This Kiss - 2007 was released on: Australia: 21 March 2007 (Melbourne Queer Film Festival) USA: 20 June 2007 (San Francisco International LGBT Film Festival)
What does queer mean?
"Queer" is a very stereotypical and slang term referring to someone (particularly a male) as being homosexual or gay.Answer 2:The term Queer is now also used for individuals whose sexual orientation does not fit into the norm and/or those who choose not to identify in the norm. In essence it is a political term that provides a unifying umbrella for people who are lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgendered, transsexual and/or intersex. Furthermore, Queer is often used by individuals/groups who reject traditional gender identities of simply male and female. This can even include people who do not identify as part of the LGBT community but who see themselves as oppressed by the heteronormativity of the larger culture. The term queer can and is empowering individuals to push against the limitations of traditional biased understanding of homo and hetero sexuality and gender identity (Male and Female). For these people, claiming a queer identity means throwing away the labels and expectations created by our society and embracing the notion that sexual identity and practice are different in more ways then one.Queer is an old word to mean homosexual, or gay. It originally meant odd or strange. But over time, it became a hate slur against LGBT people. Then after the now defunct activist group, Queer Nation, reclaimed the term, it gained a more positive meaning. Also, LGBTs were grappling with what to call their community, and in the late 1990's, the term Queer was used regularly to refer to any LGBT person, and without the hatred that was once associated with the word.Commentary:Are they born Queer? Perhaps. Can a queer become normal? I don't know, possible, but it might be hard. In native American culture they are considered a special breed of people. But as we speak, they are being ridiculed, abused, beaten, etc. Why? because they have openly show affection in public places without shame. They pose a danger to themselves by being openly gay or queer.
