While some of the terms used in this edition may be known throughout parts of the queer community, not everyone — not even all queer people — may know their definitions. To help further the conversation, we have created this section so that you may reference it as needed as you read through the pieces. Words have power, and it's important to understand what they communicate — … [Read more...] about The Queer Lingo Dictionary
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Learn Queer Issues to Counteract LGBTQIAP+ Discrimination
Art by Elizabeth Brummer Despite any progress the world makes in recognizing queer culture and rights, the LGBTQ+ community faces challenges that impact their day-to-day lives. What does it mean to understand a queer identity? What does it mean to be a part of the gender spectrum versus the sexual spectrum? What are the challenges and setbacks every queer identity … [Read more...] about Learn Queer Issues to Counteract LGBTQIAP+ Discrimination
The SAM: Splitting the Difference Between Romantic and Sexual Orientations
Art by Ally Armstrong A boy and girl fall in love. They have a whirlwind marriage and have three children to round out the family. In this case, which is a heavily-exampled stereotype in the media, romance and sexual attraction are two peas in a pod — never to be seen as separate identities.The LGBTQ+ community offers an alternative idea: the Split Attraction Model, or … [Read more...] about The SAM: Splitting the Difference Between Romantic and Sexual Orientations