Basically Queer offers an introduction to what it can look and feel like to live life as lesbian, gay, bisexual, asexual, two spirited and trans. Written by youth and elders who've lived these lives first hand, the book combines no-nonsense explanations, definitions, and information with engaging stories and poetry that bring them to life. Basically Queer answers those questions that many want to ask but fear will give offence: What is it really like to be queer? What's appropriate language? How can I be an ally? It also provides a succinct and readable account of queer history and legal rights worldwide, addresses intergenerational issues, and offers some tips and tricks for living queer. It does so in an easy and conversational style that will be accessible to most readers, including teens. The text will be of interest to those teaching courses in gender, sexuality, queer and women's studies. It will be a useful resource for those who are questioning or examining their sexual or gender identities and those who are in relationship with them, such as doctors, teachers, parents, or friends.

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Yes, you can access Basically Queer by Claire Robson, Kelsey Blair, Jen Marchbank, Shirley R. Steinberg, Claire Robson, Kelsey Blair, Jen Marchbank in PDF and/or ePUB format, as well as other popular books in Education & Education Theory & Practice. We have over one million books available in our catalogue for you to explore.

Information

Publisher

Peter Lang Inc., International Academic Publishers

Year

2017

ISBN

9781433145070

Edition

Topic

Education

Subtopic

Education Theory & Practice

Cover
Table of Contents
List of Illustrations
Preface
Acknowledgements
Introduction
Section One: Why Does Language Matter?
Section Two: Queer History
Section Three: What’s It Like to Be Queer?
Section Four: Queers in Family
Section Five: Equal Rights or More Rights?
Section Six: What Does It Mean to Be an Ally?
Section Seven: Born or Made
Section Eight: Youth and Elders
Section Nine: Tips and Tricks for Living Queer
Final Thoughts
About the Authors
Recommended Reading
Index