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social science subjects > sociology > sociology of health, illness and the body > body (sociology) > queer
... > social science subjects > politics and international relations > political science > political theory > self and community > queer
... > social science subjects > sociology > gender and sexuality > gender and society > sexuality and reproduction > queer

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queer  

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  • The term queer has traditionally meant “odd” and “not normal.” Not coincidentally, it has more recently been used as a way to think about sexualities that do not fit into society's assumptions of feminine or masculine heterosexuality. More contemporary meanings of queer have been picked up and used by activists and academics to mark movements within sexual identity politics and theoretical frameworks for understanding gender and sexuality. [Source: Encyclopedia of Gender and Society; Queer]

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