Queer

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Queer is a term that has been adopted by many people who reject traditional gender identities and seek a broader, less conformist, and deliberately ambiguous alternative to the label LGBT. The term is often used to express a critical perspective towards the categories of sex, gender, and sexual orientation.

History[edit | edit source]

The term "queer" was first used pejoratively against those with same-sex desires but, in the late 20th century, the term was reclaimed by non-heteronormative activists and academics.

Queer Theory[edit | edit source]

Queer theory is a field of critical theory that emerged in the early 1990s out of the fields of queer studies and women's studies. Queer theory includes both queer readings of texts and the theorisation of 'queerness' itself.

Queer Activism[edit | edit source]

Queer activism, also known as the queer movement, is a social and political movement that advocates for the rights and equality of queer individuals and communities. The movement seeks to challenge and change laws, attitudes, and social norms that discriminate against queer people.

Queer Studies[edit | edit source]

Queer studies, also known as queer theory, is a field of study that focuses on issues related to gender, sexuality, and the queer community. It is a multidisciplinary field, drawing on fields such as sociology, psychology, history, and literature.

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