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Small Talks - From Insult to Identity: The Evolution of the Word ‘Queer’


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Welcome to Let’s Be Perfectly Queer Podcast, your go to Queer Australian podcast for all things LGBTQ+.

This week, we explore the fascinating history of the word queer. Once used as a derogatory slur, it was reclaimed by LGBT+ activists in the 1960s and has since evolved into an empowering and inclusive term embraced by our community today. Join us as we unpack its journey from insult to identity, and what it means in the modern LGBTQIA+ landscape.


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