What does it mean to be Queer?

The word queer has had many meanings throughout history. Currently, being queers means not being straight or heterosexual. This includes sexual identities like bisexuality, homosexuality, asexuality, and other identities.

If you're queer that means that you aren't straight, and either don't like using a specific label for any reason (sometimes because you're questioning but know that you aren't straight- there are many reasons), or just like the word. I'm bisexual, but sometimes use the word queer to describe myself, and my friend who's asexual also uses it. It's an umbrella term for "not straight"

For me, the definition of queer is to not be just straight. Instead liking people that aren't the opposite gender. such as somebody who is non-binary or gender-fluid. Yet the main point of all the labels in LGBT, is to find comfort. If one does not find it comfortable to be called queer, they don't need to call themselves that. This is all about finding comfort within yourself. If labeling yourself is something that provides comfort, as it does for me and may others, go for it! But typically, as time progresses, it is less about who you like, and more about who you are.

Queer can mean many different things. It can mean that you are questioning your gender identity or sexual orientation, or it can simply be used as a broad term for someone who is LGBTQ that may not particularly identify as anything specific. Many people who are unsure of their sexuality or gender identity use the term queer, as well as people who may not want to identify with a more specific term, like someone who does not want to be labeled. It can also be used for people who have a rare or misunderstood orientation or identity, and simply use that term because it is more understood than say, genderfluid biromantic demisexual.

The short answer is that "queer" is an umbrella term used to describe anyone who isn't exclusively straight/ heterosexual. For example, if I were talking about a group of women, two of which identified as lesbians, and one who identified as bisexual, I might say they're queer women. Just calling them lesbians leaves out the bisexual, so the term "queer" encompasses all their identities. Queer can also be used to encompass the entire LGBTQ+ community (ex. "queer people"). That said, however, some LGBTQ+ people aren't comfortable with the word, as it has historically been a slur used against not-straight/ gender nonconforming people. Others are completely okay with it and are trying to reclaim the word. Others still use it to identify themselves because they're unsure of their specific identity or don't like specific labels.

I think being queer is a very broad thing. Generally, it can mean not straight and/or cis, though. It can mean being outside the norm in those ways, whether it means sexuality wise, or being bi/pan, gay, ace, etc. It can also mean being trans, nonbinary, genderqueer, genderfluid, intersex, and all other things under the trans umbrella. But I think it can also mean being fluid in all things. Queer is a great term for people who don't want to label themselves more specifically, as far as I've seen. It's saying you generally aren't straight and/or cis. I think it's a great descriptor no matter what other descriptors under the queer umbrella you want to use.

Have you heard the term LBGTQIA + it stands for lesbian bisexual gay queer transgender intersex asexual plus the fifty million other genders that exist like fraysexual and demisexual. queer is a term that some of these LBGTQIA+ people use. to describe themself. but this title is a choice. some people don't like it because it was used as a offensive term until relatively recently. IF you want to know what the letters stand for in LBGTQIA+ then here it is L: lesbian or a woman or nonbinary person atracted to women or nonbinary folks B: bisexual somone atracted to people of 2 genders used interchangably with pansexual or atraction to people regardless of gender G: gay a man atracted to other men Q; queer (see obove) T: trans :under this unbrella is transgender, nonbinary demigender genderfluid basicly a person who does not identifi with their gender asigned at birth (like me) I: intersex or born with the sex organs of moltiple sexis A:asexual a unbrella turm for varios types of non or little sexual atraction hope this helps

A term which refers to individuals or groups who “queer” or problematize the hegemonic notions of sex, gender and desire in a given society. Genderqueer people possess identities which fall outside of the widely accepted sexual binary (i.e. "men" and "women"). Genderqueer may also refer to people who identify as both transgendered AND queer, i.e. individuals who challenge both gender and sexuality regimes and see gender identity and sexual orientation as overlapping and interconnected.

Queer is not identifying yourself as neither male nor female. Generally people use they/them pronouns instead of the "normal" him/her.

If you look up the definition of queer, it says, (and I quote) "a homosexual man." So it is a man, or somebody who identifies as a man, that is gay, or likes the same sex.