What does the name qSPORT stands for ?qSPORT = QUEER+SPORT
qSPORT stands for Queer in SPORT as well as for Queering of Sport.
For definition of word queer look up
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The term Queer is used to include variety of queer identities
as a wider and more discursive perspective
from the predominant terms that are focused on
sexual orientation/performance (homo/bi-sexual/gay/lesbian).
In processes of articulation Queer Sport is used as flexible term that accommodates different meanings to open up a spectra of possible interpretations that emerge from interaction with given contexts (be it academic, professional sport, media, artistic/cultural...safe, homophobic, queerphobic...).
For definition of word queer look up
http://dictionary.reference.com/search?q=queer
The term Queer is used to include variety of queer identities
as a wider and more discursive perspective
from the predominant terms that are focused on
sexual orientation/performance (homo/bi-sexual/gay/lesbian).
In processes of articulation Queer Sport is used as flexible term that accommodates different meanings to open up a spectra of possible interpretations that emerge from interaction with given contexts (be it academic, professional sport, media, artistic/cultural...safe, homophobic, queerphobic...).
