Human Rights Office: Sexual and Gender Diversity

Sexual and Gender Diversity (Human Rights Office; Bureau des droits de la personne)

 

< Back

A Few Words About Queer
This term commonly refers to lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans, and other people and institutions lying on the margins of mainstream culture. Historically "queer" has been used to denigrate sexual and gender minorities; however, many have reclaimed the term and use it as an expression of pride. Queer can be a convenient, inclusive term to describe the many groups under its umbrella; but because it is still used to demean, people who do not identify as queer, or queer allies, are urged to use the term with caution or not at all.

 

back one page
 
Previous  

 

 

 

 

 



Human Rights Office Main Page
General Information | Policy & Procedure | Anti-Racism | Sexual Harassment
Sexual & Gender Diversity | Stop It Program | Positive Space Program
Transgender/Transsexual Policy Group | The End to Hate Project
Important Faith Dates | Dear Jen | Human Rights Initiative Award