![]() Whether you consider yourself queer, you’re trying to become a better ally, or you simply want to learn more, here’s everything you need to know about the definition of and history behind the term. In general, “queerness” is an umbrella term that is both an orientation and a community for those on the LGBTQIA+ spectrum.Ĭonsidering how many people the term can describe-both as individuals and as a community-it’s definitely an important word to understand and celebrate. “For many people who use the term 'queer,' it is specifically about embracing this idea of being out of mainstream ideas and embracing one's own authentic self,” Schuster explains. ![]() While you might’ve heard the word used as an insult, the term has actually been reclaimed by the community as an act of empowerment, says certified sex therapist, Amanda Pasciucco, AASECT. If you’re wondering what the actual definition of "queer" is, Elise Schuster, MPH, co-founder and executive director of OkaySo, says the simplest way to describe it is “not straight.” For them, it's an identity and/or orientation that doesn’t align with the heteronormative expectation that everyone’s automatically heterosexual and heteroromantic. ![]()
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