Glossary
QueerAn umbrella term for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, intersexed folks. Also, someone who self-identifies as part of the LGBTI community and makes a political choice to align themselves outside of heteronorms. Historically, the term has been used as an insult against those perceived to be LGBTI. For this reason its use today is controversial. It was reclaimed in the '80s by a group called Queer Nation, and has since been embraced by many who are antiassimilationist and recognize the sexual and gender diversity of our community.See also: Sexuality
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