18 12 / 2009
Gimme back my queer card!
A few things in life really bug me. One is when people take away my “queer card” because I’m in a straight passing relationship. Queerness is in the heart and soul. Queer is a state of being. Queer is all about how I identify. I am queer, pansexual, and proud of it.
Sometimes I am almost embarrassed by my “straight privilege” that I have in my relationship. I can’t really go into details, but when people simply see me as *just* an ally and say things like “You don’t understand - you’re not gay” I really just want to stand up and scream. And I can’t.
Just because I’m dating a man doesn’t mean I’m straight. It doesn’t mean that I’m NOT straight either. People are so quick to make assumptions, and I know I’m guilty of it too.
I’m fucking queer goddammit. That it all. <3
Edit: Hey what do you know - there’s an academic study about this very thing.
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29 11 / 2009
The Border House
Proud to announce and debut…THE BORDER HOUSE.
The Border House is a blog for gamers. It’s a blog for those who are feminist, queer, disabled, in the minority, transgender, rich, poor, middle class, gay, lesbian, and allies. Our goal is to bring thoughtful analysis to gaming with a feminist viewpoint and up-to-date news on games, virtual worlds, and social media.
