• the_crotch@sh.itjust.works
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      5 months ago

      “Queens” has other meanings now which muddy the 1:1 comparison you’re trying to make.

      Imo, this may feel questionable in 20 years, but it feels like a win right now so let’s take it

    • Meron35@lemmy.world
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      4 months ago

      This overlooks the queer history behind Queen. Using the term Queen was historically a perojative against men who were not masculine enough. Its use as a compliment is therefore more accurately described as a reclamation of a homophobic/misyginisric slur, rather than the ad hoc application of royal titles.

      The term King does not have this history.