I'm up to a few things with a queer question.
Some of it's artmaking.
And some of it's a memo/report for the Iowa Arts Council.
The council had an interesting moment recently when one panel reported they were:
"Bothered by the use of the term "queer" in the application - one panelist didn't understand it wasn't derogatory."
Here's the use:
"... projects create community and visibility by working with various groups labeled Diverse or Underserved: Women, children, seniors, Latinos, African-Americans, LGBT/Queer, to name a few."
Any thoughts on Queer for the memo?
Mark
Some of it's artmaking.
And some of it's a memo/report for the Iowa Arts Council.
The council had an interesting moment recently when one panel reported they were:
"Bothered by the use of the term "queer" in the application - one panelist didn't understand it wasn't derogatory."
Here's the use:
"... projects create community and visibility by working with various groups labeled Diverse or Underserved: Women, children, seniors, Latinos, African-Americans, LGBT/Queer, to name a few."
Any thoughts on Queer for the memo?
Mark
Hi Mark!
Here are my belated thoughts. It depends who you are hanging with. . . the term Queer when used by a straight person in the company of non-intimates (be they gay or straight) could be confused as derogatory. I think it may be a PC overreaction that is supported by some "information on being gay for straights" literature that is commonly read by folks these days. I could dig around to find more exacting sitings for this if you want. . .
You know my family. Frankly it is easier for me to use the term Queer to cover everyone dear to me in one word rather than a run-on sentence. I don't think that I, as a straight white middle-age girl, have ever offended my familiars with the use of this term. I have not used it casually, though, with folks I don't know.
What has your feedback been from people so far?
Marie
(the freshly graduated)
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Here are my belated thoughts. It depends who you are hanging with. . . the term Queer when used by a straight person in the company of non-intimates (be they gay or straight) could be confused as derogatory. I think it may be a PC overreaction that is supported by some "information on being gay for straights" literature that is commonly read by folks these days. I could dig around to find more exacting sitings for this if you want. . .
You know my family. Frankly it is easier for me to use the term Queer to cover everyone dear to me in one word rather than a run-on sentence. I don't think that I, as a straight white middle-age girl, have ever offended my familiars with the use of this term. I have not used it casually, though, with folks I don't know.
What has your feedback been from people so far?
Marie
(the freshly graduated)
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You're Fabulous!
I'm gathering feedback and posting it at
thoughtsonqueer.blogspot.com
(or I will by February)
I'll add yours if that works for you.
Would you like to be on the Straight Advisory Board for Queer Iowa Artists?
queeriowaartists.blogspot.com is a resource list of LBGT-etc artists working in Iowa and what services they're offing to Iowans.
Various straight folk are being advisors in their areas of expertise. For LGBT_Qs in Iowa. And for straight Iowans who might like to ask a question or two about Q-GLBT(xyz) folks.
Thanks for all you do for the gay-lesbian community. I always love your marching in the Pride parade!
XO
M
and Happy New Year!
(and congratulations on your new graduation!)
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I'll add yours if that works for you.
Would you like to be on the Straight Advisory Board for Queer Iowa Artists?
queeriowaartists.blogspot.
Various straight folk are being advisors in their areas of expertise. For LGBT_Qs in Iowa. And for straight Iowans who might like to ask a question or two about Q-GLBT(xyz) folks.
Thanks for all you do for the gay-lesbian community. I always love your marching in the Pride parade!
XO
M
and Happy New Year!
(and congratulations on your new graduation!)
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