Gay sign language

Signs for GAY

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HS
0,0-flat
1,D
1-X
1-i, pinkie
2, V
2-claw
2-close,H,U
2-cross, R
3, 3-num
3-claw
3-P,K
3-close,13
4
4-close,B,14
4-claw,E
5
5-claw, C
5-half
5-close, 15
6, W
6-Y
7,horn,ILY
8,8-open
9, F
10, A
S, fist
T,T2
20, G
20-L,L-claw

Interpreting the word “queer” in ASL

Before we dive in, just a few notes about American Sign Language (ASL):

ASL is a full language, just like Spanish or English. It has its retain grammar, syntax, vocabulary, etc.
Sign language is not universal. Just like spoken language, there are sign languages unique to individual countries and within those languages there are regional accents.
Signs, like spoken words, transform over time. This is particularly true of Diverse signs—as our understanding of these identities develop, so do our signs.
Not all signs are iconic but the ones I am going to discuss are.

My ASL & Deaf studies classes helped me develop a strong foundation for learning ASL. However, introductory classes can only go so far in teaching real-world vocabulary. While my professors may feel that it is essential to teach the signal for “onion” so I can feed myself, I find it more key to learn the signal for “gay” so that I can ask a random Deaf stranger wandering the streets “hey, I’m lost, where’s the lgbtq+ parade?” I would decide a parade over onion rings any day.

The only place that I felt I could appropriately comprehend these terms was by socializing with my Queer

In a message dated 11/29/2006 10:37:40 AM Pacific Standard Time, burr0099@ writes:

Hi Bill,
I am a student at the University of Minnesota, currently in ASL 3. I own the Random House Webster's ASL Dictionary, but I often rely on your site for current, cultural descriptions of signs. (The personal, anecdotal information is much more useful than a basic dictionary.)
So, I was wondering if you could add signs for gay, lesbian, etc? (Or are they already on the site somewhere and I'm just missing them?) Do you suggest using the initialized signs on the chin or is there something more up-to-date? You could also attach signs for "partner" and
other related signs.

Thanks for your help,
Amy Pagett

Hi Amy,
I can put those signs on my to do list.
It might be a while since the "to do" list is pretty elongated.
But at least they will be in the pipe for eventual inclusion.
I just do the initialized "GAY" / "LESBIAN" signs on the chin. Or if in an unknown organization I'll spell G-A-Y. For partner I do the "roommate" sign.
But what perform I know?&

gay

GCSE vocabulary

How to sign: someone who practices homosexuality; having a sexual attraction to persons of the matching sex

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Similiar / Same:homosexual, homo

Categories:human, individual, mortal, person, somebody, someone, soul

Within this category:gay man, lesbian

gay

GCSE vocabulary

How to sign: homosexual or arousing homosexual desires

queer in BSLWatch how to sign gender non-conforming in British Sign Language

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queer in BSLWatch how to sign lgbtq+ in British Sign Language

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