We’re all familiar with the F word (rhymes with maggot) and, unfortunately, we’ve probably been called it at some point in our lives. But where did this slur come from?
In this episode, we’re taking a look into the etymology of the word and discussing its reclamation by some in the LGBTQ+ community.
Additional Resources:
• Oxford English Dictionary (https://www.oed.com/viewdictionaryentry/Entry/67623)
• The Fa-Word: An Insulting Slur In the Spotlight (https://www.npr.org/2011/05/28/136722113/the-fa-word-an-insulting-slur-in-the-spotlight)
• The Hobo : The Sociology of the Homeless Man (https://archive.org/details/hobosociologyofh00ande)
• Info and Pics on "The F Word"... (https://www.queermusicheritage.com/gm-fag.html)
• The New York Times - Theater: The F Word (https://www.nytimes.com/1973/06/19/archives/theater-the-faggot-an-ecumenical-view-of-love-al-carmines-excels-in.html)
• Reclaiming the F Word is a Tricky Business (https://www.gq-magazine.co.uk/lifestyle/article/faggot-meaning)
• 21 Words the Queer Community Has Reclaimed (and Some We Haven't) (https://www.advocate.com/arts-entertainment/2017/8/02/21-words-queer-community-has-reclaimed-and-some-we-havent#media-gallery-media-6)
• Why I'm Reclaiming the Homophobic Slur I Used to Fear (https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2020/mar/09/lgbt-gay-men-slur-homophobia)
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