Meaning of Q-slur | Babel Free

Definitions

The word queer, especially when used disparagingly.

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Examples

“The Q-slur as a concept tactily reinforces heteronormativity by casting LGBTA people as inherently "strange." In "No Big Deal" representation, the word should be avoided. Normalizing LGBTA people and the Q-Slur are like oil and water and don't go together.”

“What had been a reclaimed word with overt political meaning (see ACT UP’s usage) and also deep ties to academia (see “queer theory”) had become “the q slur”.”

“Another personal quibble I had: the use of the q-slur as a blanket term. So, sure, reclaim it for yourself, but I hate having to read it as a blanket term. It's actually started making me feel sick seeing it so, that wasn't fun when it showed up in this book.”

“[C]onfessions with slurs aren’t allowed. [T]his includes the q-slur too just in case.”

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