Knowg how to talk about inti of genr and sexualy is key to unrstandg LGBTQ+ experienc. Learn the distctns between "queer" and "gay."
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QUEER VS. GAY: HOW THE WORDS ARE DIFFERENT, AND WHY IT’S IMPORTANT
* define queer queen *
a: of, relatg to, or characterized by sexual or romantic attractn to members of one's own sex: gay entry 1.
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