This is a warning that I will be using the term queer often in this video.
Hello, I'm Rogan and welcome! Today I'll be explaining why I prefer the term queer.
For those who don't know, queer is an alternative umbrella term for the LGBTQ+ community.
But it can also be used to define a specific identity, either with gender or sexuality.
If you saw my 10 things about me video, you already know this.
I am part of the queer community, thus why I'm talking about this.
Before I continue with the video, I want to explain a couple things about signing/fingerspelling this term.
If you saw my 10 things video, you will have noticed I signed it like this - [rainbow] community.
I like to sign this, because it's simple and easily understood.
This is how LGBTQ is signed in International Sign.
It also doesn't indicate which term I'm using - queer or LGBTQ+ (unless you're reading my lips).
For non-signers, LGBTQ+ is a little awkward to sign, but queer is easy to spell.
Now signs aside, I'll explain why I specifically like the term queer.
I understand that this is a sensitive word for some, and is still used as a slur by some people.
I emphasize, DO NOT call someone queer unless they specifically tell you that you can call them queer.
Rowan Ellis, a YouTuber, has a video explaining if queer is offensive or not, and a little more history behind the term.
It's captioned! The link is in a card and below.
Go watch that after this video, or watch it now and come back, it's up to you.
But that is why I want to reclaim this term, and make it into something more positive.
For me, queer is more inclusive than LGBTQ+.
I know the plus sign is supposed to represent everything that isn't in the acronym, but that's exactly why I have a problem with it.
To me, it implies that people who are LGBTQ are more "important" than the rest. Which is NOT the case!
Unfortunately, it's also a harsh reality that people who are BTQ+ are often forgotten about or excluded from many discussions.
It's much like feminism, where it's often really white, straight, and able-bodied feminism.
It's not completely inclusive of people of color, disabled people, and queer people.
Looking at rights or pride for queer people, what do you tend to see them called?
Gay pride. Gay rights.
I know that's not always the case, but it's what often happens.
And before anyone comments, "but-but-but 'gay' can be used as an umbrella term too!"
What's the first thing you think of when you see the word gay? That.
And does everyone identify with the term "gay?" No.
Back to queer being a slur, and that being the reason why we shouldn't use it.
Honestly, my generation grew up never seeing queer as offensive, a slur, and derogatory.
The word we DID grow up seeing as offensive, a slur, derogatory: gay.
I could give many examples on how this is a slur, but that'll make this long so I won't. Moving on now.
Now I want to focus more specifically on the acronym, LGBTQ+, and analyze, pick it apart a little.
People have argued a lot about this.
Some feel more letters should be added for more inclusivity.
Some say no, it's already getting out of hand, and it's enough.
The longest one I've seen is below.
Something like that. Yeah… See how queer is easier?
ANYWAY. I'm focusing on the shorter one.
It's problematic because LGB are all sexualities, or sexual orientations (basically, what you're attracted to).
The T is Transgender, which is a gender, and is completely separate from sexuality.
The Q can stand for two things. It stands for either Questioning or Queer.
Questioning is when someone is unsure what they identify as.
It can be related to either sexuality or gender.
Queer also can relate to either sexuality or gender.
I know this can be confusing for those who don't know this community, so bear with me.
Basically, you have three (or four) sexualities and one (or two) gender(s) in that acronym.
Yes, these are the biggest (and most well known) groups in that community.
But there are plenty of other large groups.
Such as non-binary people.
They exist or identify as outside of the sex/gender binary (male and female).
Of being neither man and woman, maybe being only partially or a combination of these things.
Pansexual people. They are capable of being attracted to any or all genders.
And many more!
Another reason why the acronym is problematic.
It implies that you can identify with only one of the letters and none of of the others. But that's not true.
You can be trans and gay.
You can be non-binary and bisexual.
SOOOOO roundabout way of saying that queer gets rid of all of those implications.
Queer is ambiguous, and cannot be clearly defined. It includes many layers of different identities.
That is why I prefer using queer. That is why I am queer and proud.
Whew! That was a lot of information!
I hope you learned something.
if you're still confused, please comment below and I'll do my best to answer.
Also please don't depend on me for all of the information.
Go and do your own research, do some learning on your own!
I would recommend this book. [shows ABCs of LGBT+] It's a fantastic resource!
I actually got several of my definitions from that book, so!
If I got anything wrong, please let me know.
But also know that this was a very superficial touching on of a lot of different topics.
So if I said something that doesn't fit how you define something...
It was impossible to get everything crammed into one video.
I plan to make a lot more in-depth videos on these topics.
So, let me know what y'all are interested in learning about!
Psst, I have a Patreon and ko-fi. Support me, please and thanks!
Thanks for watching, and see you next time!
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