http://www.thefeministreview.com/2008/08/queer.html Calling Patriarchy As We See It Tue, 22 Jun 2010 14:51:44 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 hourly 1 http://www.thefeministreview.com/2008/08/queer.html/comment-page-1#comment-84 Maggie Mon, 18 Aug 2008 23:28:01 +0000 http://www.thefeministreview.com/2008/08/queer.html#comment-84 The difficult thing I've realized about me identifying as queer is when discussing sexual orientation with friends or family who aren't as familiar with the lgbtq movement / population. It's easier to say "I'm a lesbian" than to explain the aspects of my queer identity. Does it mean I'm attracted to all genders? Not exactly. Does it mean I'm attracted to feminine men and masculine women? Not exactly. For me being queer is an identity that transcends definitions others may place on me. At times even this lesbian is surprised with attractions... The difficult thing I’ve realized about me identifying as queer is when discussing sexual orientation with friends or family who aren’t as familiar with the lgbtq movement / population. It’s easier to say “I’m a lesbian” than to explain the aspects of my queer identity. Does it mean I’m attracted to all genders? Not exactly. Does it mean I’m attracted to feminine men and masculine women? Not exactly. For me being queer is an identity that transcends definitions others may place on me. At times even this lesbian is surprised with attractions…

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