Post

I’ve been reading you all’s conversation and find it interesting. I have a question for you all and your thoughts. Which seems like a better term; LGBTQ+ or Queer?

Not many like using the term Queer due to its history as a slur and that’s a valid feeling. I myself identify with Queer and personally see it as more inclusive of a term. Unlike LGBTQ+, it doesn’t rely on an acronym which only gives identity to a few identities. Gays, lesbians, and bisexuals are mentioned, but all others are thrown under a +. Transgender, like sexuality, it’s just one identity cause there’s many (trans man, trans woman, non-binary, genderqueer, agender, etc) but they are not elaborated on in the acronym and just get a T. “Queer” doesn’t favor specific identities and is inclusive to all.

Along with that, I like “Queer”s connection to the earlier sexual and gender rights movements whereas “LGBT“ is a more recent term