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Today's Issue
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"!
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Worried Sick - minority.
Promises- why make them, if you're only going to break them? - brokenj
Worst mood. - callum-jack93
Swings and Roundabouts - minority.
I'm back, full of love. - Immolater
Smiley smiley smile smile :) - jrocket
MAD FUCKING RAGE. - callum-jack93
:) :) :) - isit.j?
Arg >_< I'm not trying to be a pirate *triggers* - greggles666
Alchemists - zenithdawn
Being on blockers. - callum-jack93
Searchlight - zenithdawn
Update.. - Jadeee
Pre-exam jitters... - caRAWR
A rant on feeling inadequate - avario
Mum Pre Cancer:( - maats1990
feeling a little down and .... stuff! - that.kid
New life! - jessthebear
When mind fails, all that is left is what matters. - alphaomega
recruiting.. - justatinyspark


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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.