e: to elaborate: nearly every word we have for ourselves has at some point been a slur, a euphemism, or a diagnosis (which is a slur that the government can use to torture you). this includes "gay," "lesbian," "transgender," and of course "queer." words that mean hate in the mouths of cis het society can mean love for ourselves and each other. Read The removeds and Their Friends Between the Revolutions.
You have met the wrong people.
e: to elaborate: nearly every word we have for ourselves has at some point been a slur, a euphemism, or a diagnosis (which is a slur that the government can use to torture you). this includes "gay," "lesbian," "transgender," and of course "queer." words that mean hate in the mouths of cis het society can mean love for ourselves and each other. Read The removeds and Their Friends Between the Revolutions.
This is one of the reasons I love this site! There's always people who read theory I haven't and know stuff I don't.
That reminds me, I still need to get around to finishing Caliban And The Witch.