What Does Queer Mean Anyway?, Chris Bartlett
What Does Queer Mean Anyway?, Chris Bartlett
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What Does Queer Mean Anyway?
The Quick and Dirty Guide to LGBTQIA+ Vocabulary

Author: Chris Bartlett

Narrator: Randal Schaffer

Unabridged: 1 hr 16 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 08/15/2016


Synopsis

In this clear and concise text Chris Bartlett provides direct explanations for how to use and interpret vocabulary like "queer", "transgender", and "intersex". Writing to those who are unsure of how to talk about alternative sexualities and gender, the author uses case studies and historical examples to unpack this often misused and misunderstood vocabulary.
For much of his life Chris felt unsure of how to politely address and to interact with people who place themselves outside of the traditionally encouraged heterosexual mold. This fear of appearing ignorant or rude led him to avoid interacting with some people and prevented him from sticking up for others when he should have.
The truth is that being uncomfortable and unsure around a new concept does not make anyone a bad person but when that mindset prevents one from being fair and equitable to others then there is a problem. After listening to this Quick and Dirty Guide to LGBTQIA+ Vocabulary you'll be confident enough to ask polite questions about gender and sexuality and informed enough to understand the answers.

Reviews

Goodreads review by Hexar

Short but informative I was a bit surprised at first to find myself rapidly moving through the percentages in my Kindle reader while reading this book, but the brevity is a blessing - Chris doesn't belabor the point overmuch, and the result is a concise, accessible explanation of the terms and concep......more

Goodreads review by Heather

I need the longer version, but if you know nothing about current terms this is great.......more

Goodreads review by Jack

Humanity is, and always has been, incredibly diverse, not least in terms of gender and sexuality. In recent decades the straightjacket imposed and enforced by state and church has been loosened to reveal a society of extraordinary richness. But, it’s no wonder the elimination of old certainties has......more

Goodreads review by Elisa

2016 Rainbow Awards Honorable Mention: What Does "Queer" Mean Anyway 1) This short book is well worth obtaining if you are involved in business, politics, education, and many other fields and professions in which you happen to be dealing with anyone with a sexuality other than heterosexual. Bartlett......more