120. Queer As In...

A Jaded Gay

Since the 1890s, the term queer was initially used as a derogatory slur against gay men until it was later reclaimed by the LGBTQ+ community as a symbol of empowerment and inclusivity. Today, it’s used non-offensively as an inclusive term that embraces a wide spectrum of sexual orientations and gender identities within the community.
In this episode, we're taking a look into the etymology of the word queer, tracing its origins as a slur, and examining the pivotal moments and motivations behind the LGBTQ+ community's powerful reclamation of the term.
Related Episodes:

• Listen to Bonus 12. Spooky Storytime
• Listen to Episode 03. Surviving Another Pandemic
• Listen to Episode 23. Let's Talk About the F Word
• Listen to Episode 51. ACT UP: Silence = Death

Additional Resources:

• Queer (Etymology)
• Queer (Definition)
• How the Word ‘Queer’ was Adopted by the LGBTQ Community
• Marquess of Queensberry
• ‘Queer’ History: A History of Queer
• Oscar Wilde Trial
• Reviled, Reclaimed and Respected: The History of the Word 'Queer'
• Come Out!

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Chapter

1. Snarky Opener (00:00:00)

2. Episode Introduction (00:00:24)

3. Bonus Episode (00:02:10)

4. Queer (00:03:48)

5. Tarot (00:04:27)

6. The History of Queer (00:05:55)

7. What Does Queer Mean? (00:07:28)

8. Queer As Pejorative Slang (00:10:21)

9. Reclaiming the Word Queer (00:12:52)

10. Episode Closing (00:14:47)

11. Connect with A Jaded Gay (00:17:00)

12. Outtake (00:19:27)