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In this week's episode we take a deep dive to find out how some of the derogatory terms that have been used against us came to be just that!

Explaining the origins of words such as lesbian, dyke, gay and others that have been considered much harsher.

If you feel like some of the language in this episode might be triggering to you, know that these words are only being said for their original intention and explanatory purposes only and not in any derogatory way.

Information collated for this episode was found on the following websites if you would like to read more:

https://thinkqueerly/
http://www.Greekreporter.com/2024/07/12/greek-island-lesbos-word-lesbian
http://www.Todayifoundout.com/index.php/2010/02/how-gay-came-to-mean-homosexual