QUEERISM: Bridging the Q Mystique Kindle Edition

Journey through the queer looking glass into a world in plain sight. Presented by the investigative wit of writer Kenneth Thomas you will walk thru doors to view the gayborhood.Ken crisscrosses continents, countries, and cultures in an inspiring time travel. You will mingle with Kinsey, Yoshiya, DeLarverié, Psappho, Hirschfield and many other notable people on the way. In themed chapters peer through windows at queer life in the parade of gay liberation.Chap. 3: The Ways of ManChap. 29: Family OUTingChap. 57: Butch, Please!Filled with photographs, quotes, and charts the enduring legacy of the LGBT world will visually come to life. Stops in Berlin, Tokyo, San Francisco, and other iconic landmarks are on this tour of Queerism.Embrace some of the colorful language of Queerism. What is your, G I? You will learn where, “Drag” came from. The true origin of “Butch” is explained, too. Particularly, observe the idea of, “Niizh manidoowag.” Also, the wonderful, factual, very good story of the PRIDE FLAG is told.As an experienced educator and linguist Ken Thomas presents a compelling look into the depths of the legacy and how it is to be considered queer. You will surely be awakened to new points of view, making greeting, meetings, and conversations on LGBT topics more comfortable.Teachers can find outline material. Parents will hear voices of reason. People on the cusp may find an invitation. Come on in and come on out. Read more