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Queer

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The word “queer” is an ideal subject for Type Wear's Boundless collection, so much so, we present two designs. Its original meaning — and the first definition you come upon today, in your dictionary of choice — is defined as “strange,” “peculiar,” or “odd.” In the late 19th century, the word morphed into a derogatory label for gay people. Through the late 1970s into the 1980s, the cultural pejorative faded somewhat and the word returned — conversationally, anyway — to its original meaning, until recently.

By the early 2000s, it increasingly became used to describe a broad spectrum of non-normative sexual and gender identities — and politics. People participating in this ‘label’ share a general opposition to binary models, normativity, and a perceived lack of intersectionality. Queer arts, queer cultural groups, and queer political groups are examples of these modern expressions.

As Learning for Justice so eloquently puts it, “The word queer holds, in its history, both pain and empowerment. It has been a dagger and a hug, a dismissal and a welcome sign, a put-down and a motivation to stand up and march.” One might say the some of the people who were once castigated for being (being a) “queer” have reappropriated the word, however, it is not a universally accepted term even within the LGBT community [ For further discussion: LGBTQ+ People Explain How They Love, Hate, and Understand the Word "Queer" ].

This design uses a typeface embodied by ultra modern minimalist letterforms and color palette inspired by a beautiful illustration created by Ari Liloan for an NBCNews.com article celebrating queer love. More versions coming soon!

  • Queer, Too | Unisex Short-Sleeve T-Shirt

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    The word “queer” is an ideal subject Type Wear's Boundless collection, so much so, that we created two versions. Its original meaning — and the fir...

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  • Queer, Too | Unisex Tank

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    The word “queer” is an ideal subject Type Wear's Boundless collection, so much so, that we created two versions. Its original meaning — and the fi...

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    Original price $ 28.00 - Original price $ 28.00
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    $ 28.00
    $ 28.00 - $ 28.00
    Current price $ 28.00
  • Queer | Unisex Short-Sleeve T-Shirt

    Original price $ 25.00 - Original price $ 25.00
    Original price
    $ 25.00
    $ 25.00 - $ 25.00
    Current price $ 25.00

    The word “queer” is an ideal subject Type Wear's Boundless collection. Its original meaning — and the first definition you come upon today, in your...

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    Original price $ 25.00 - Original price $ 25.00
    Original price
    $ 25.00
    $ 25.00 - $ 25.00
    Current price $ 25.00
  • Queer | Unisex Tank

    Original price $ 28.00 - Original price $ 28.00
    Original price
    $ 28.00
    $ 28.00 - $ 28.00
    Current price $ 28.00

    The word “queer” is an ideal subject Type Wear's Boundless collection. Its original meaning — and the first definition you come upon today, in your...

    View full details
    Original price $ 28.00 - Original price $ 28.00
    Original price
    $ 28.00
    $ 28.00 - $ 28.00
    Current price $ 28.00