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'''Maricón''' is a Spanish slur most commonly used against effeminate men in general (whether they are LGBTQIA+ or not) and [[transfeminine]] individuals, though it has also been used to refer to many other queer individuals regardless of their identity. It is similar to "[[F*ggot|f*g]]" and "p*ssy" in English, and as such, has been reclaimed by some of its targets. |
'''Maricón''' is a Spanish slur most commonly used against effeminate men in general (whether they are LGBTQIA+ or not) and [[transfeminine]] individuals, though it has also been used to refer to many other queer individuals regardless of their identity. It is similar to "[[F*ggot|f*g]]" and "p*ssy" in English, and as such, has been reclaimed by some of its targets. |
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Other variants include marica, marico, maraco |
Other variants include: ''marica'', ''marico'', ''maraco,'' ''amariconado'', and ''maricona/maraca'' (for women). |
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== Etymology == |
== Etymology == |
Revision as of 22:19, 7 August 2021
This page is about the slur as a reclaimed identity, not as a slur itself. If this word is triggering to you, please be cautious about viewing this page.
Maricón is a Spanish slur most commonly used against effeminate men in general (whether they are LGBTQIA+ or not) and transfeminine individuals, though it has also been used to refer to many other queer individuals regardless of their identity. It is similar to "f*g" and "p*ssy" in English, and as such, has been reclaimed by some of its targets.
Other variants include: marica, marico, maraco, amariconado, and maricona/maraca (for women).
Etymology
Maricón derives from the name María, a symbol of women and a frequent first name in 16th century Spain, the time and place in which the term originated.[1] Marica, originally supposed to be the diminutive of the previously mentioned name, caught the same connotation.
History & Revindication
In an important sector of the gay community, at least in Spain, this word is used among some queer individuals themselves without any pejorative burden. Many carry out a reappropriation or claim of maricón and other terms with similar connotations, similar to what was done among anglophones regarding the word queer.
It's important to remark that not every LGBT+ man is comfortable with this term, as it can carry trauma with it. It shouldn't be used as an umbrella term unless specified that it's okay with them personally.
Flag
A flag was created by Tumblr user beyond-mogai-pride-flags on June 30, 2021.[2] It has five stripes: a royal pink stripe, a cyanish black stripe, a greyed indigo stripe, a reddish golden white stripe, and an aubergine yellow stripe. On the simplified flag, the stripes have been made to be equal in size.