Basically Queer

An Intergenerational Introduction to LGBTQA2S+ Lives

Claire Robson, Kelsey Blair, Jen Marchbank, Claire Robson, Kelsey Blair, Jen Marchbank, Shirley R. Steinberg

• Publisher: Peter Lang Inc., International Academic Publishers
• Year: 2017
• Print ISBN:
  9781433133459
  9781433133466
• eBook ISBN:
  9781433145070
• Edition: 1
• Topic: Education
• Subtopic: Education General

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.

Table of contents

• 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