The Queens' English. The LGBTQIA+ Dictionary of lingo and colloquial phrases
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- Nombre de pages336
- PrésentationRelié
- FormatGrand Format
- Poids0.77 kg
- Dimensions16,0 cm × 21,2 cm × 3,2 cm
- ISBN978-0-593-13500-6
- EAN9780593135006
- Date de parution29/01/2021
- ÉditeurPenguin Random House
- IllustrateurTroy Lambert
- IllustrateurCassandra Fountaine
- IllustrateurMarc Uhre
Résumé
The Queens' English was created by and for gays, queers, queens, and everyone in between : LGBTQIA+ folks of all walks of life, gender expressions, sexual identities, abilities, and beyond. It is a landmark reference guide to the LGBTQIA+ community's contributions to the English language. This playful, inventive lingo has had major influence on everything from pop culture to key moments in intersectional queer history like the Harlem Renaissance, Stonewall, ACT UP, Marriage Equality, and the globalization of the Black Lives Matter movement.
The Queens' English is packed with information. Here's what you'll find : An illustrated glossary featuring more than 800 terms and fabulous phrases. Usage notes, important for understanding the origin and appropriate usage of each term. Real-life examples of how to use each term in a sentence. History lessons that highlight iconic people, places, and events that have shaped queer language. A list of resources and organizations that support LGBTQIA+ folks.
The Queens' English is packed with information. Here's what you'll find : An illustrated glossary featuring more than 800 terms and fabulous phrases. Usage notes, important for understanding the origin and appropriate usage of each term. Real-life examples of how to use each term in a sentence. History lessons that highlight iconic people, places, and events that have shaped queer language. A list of resources and organizations that support LGBTQIA+ folks.
The Queens' English was created by and for gays, queers, queens, and everyone in between : LGBTQIA+ folks of all walks of life, gender expressions, sexual identities, abilities, and beyond. It is a landmark reference guide to the LGBTQIA+ community's contributions to the English language. This playful, inventive lingo has had major influence on everything from pop culture to key moments in intersectional queer history like the Harlem Renaissance, Stonewall, ACT UP, Marriage Equality, and the globalization of the Black Lives Matter movement.
The Queens' English is packed with information. Here's what you'll find : An illustrated glossary featuring more than 800 terms and fabulous phrases. Usage notes, important for understanding the origin and appropriate usage of each term. Real-life examples of how to use each term in a sentence. History lessons that highlight iconic people, places, and events that have shaped queer language. A list of resources and organizations that support LGBTQIA+ folks.
The Queens' English is packed with information. Here's what you'll find : An illustrated glossary featuring more than 800 terms and fabulous phrases. Usage notes, important for understanding the origin and appropriate usage of each term. Real-life examples of how to use each term in a sentence. History lessons that highlight iconic people, places, and events that have shaped queer language. A list of resources and organizations that support LGBTQIA+ folks.
