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Non-heterosexual is a word for a sexual orientation or sexual identity that is not heterosexual. [1] [2] The term helps define the "concept of what is the norm and how a particular group is different from that norm". [3]
Pro-gay implies no concern for straight people; Activist is hyperbole or carries negative connotations; Implies homosexuality alone when what is being described in non-heterosexuality and therefore excludes bisexuals; Used as pejorative, and in propaganda by people opposed to equal rights for non-heterosexuals; Civil rights proponent(s) Pro
Denice Frohman won the 2013 Women of the World Poetry Slam [7] Championship. Denice is also a 2014 CantoMundo [8] Fellow, 2014 National Association of Latino Arts & Cultures [9] Fund for the Arts [9] grant recipient, 2013 Hispanic Choice Award [10] recipient for "Creative Artist of the Year," [11] 2013 Southern Fried Poetry Slam [12] Champion, and 2012 Leeway Transformation Award [13] recipient.
Ekphrasis: a poem that vividly describes a scene or work of art. [1] Elliptical; Epigram; Folk. Folk ballad; Gnomic: a poems laced with proverbs, aphorisms, or maxims. [1] Hymn: a poem praising God or the divine (often sung). Lament: any poem expressing deep grief, usually at a death or some other loss. Dirge
Gender-neutral language or gender-inclusive language is language that avoids reference towards a particular sex or gender. In English, this includes use of nouns that are not gender-specific to refer to roles or professions, [1] formation of phrases in a coequal manner, and discontinuing the collective use of male or female terms. [2]
The meaning of words referencing categories of sexual orientation are negotiated in the mass media in relation to social organization. [122] New words may be brought into use to describe new terms or better describe complex interpretations of sexual orientation. Other words may pick up new layers or meaning.
[44] [46] [47] Adherents of queer nationalism support the notion that the LGBT community forms a distinct people due to their unique culture and customs. Queercore (originally homocore) is a cultural and social movement that began in the mid-1980s as an offshoot of punk expressed in a do-it-yourself style through zines, music, writing, art and ...
Poetic Diction is a style of writing in poetry which encompasses vocabulary, phrasing, and grammatical usage. Along with syntax, poetic diction functions in the setting the tone, mood, and atmosphere of a poem to convey the poet's intention. Poetic devices shape a poem and its meanings.