Quote by Derek Jarman

These names: gay, queer, homosexual are limiting. I would love to finish with them. We're going to have to decide which terms to use and where we use them. For me to use the word queer is a liberation; it was a word that frightened me, but no longer.

These names: gay, queer, homosexual are limiting. I would lo

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In this quote, the speaker recognizes that the labels commonly used to describe non-heteronormative sexuality can be confining and limiting. They express a desire to move away from these terms and embrace new ones that better reflect their experience. The word "queer" specifically holds personal significance for the speaker as it represents a sense of liberation and empowerment, despite its initial association with fear. They imply the need for individuals and society to collectively decide on appropriate terminology and understand the evolving nature of language in relation to identity.

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