The use of the word "queer" in queer theory is partly political and partly definitional. Which of the following best exemplifies this?

A. Queer theory seeks to challenge notions of what it means to be gay or straight.
B. Queer theory seeks to apply new statistical techniques to old social problems.
C. Queer theory seeks to establish new social policies that establish gender equality.
D. Queer theory seeks to abolish gender categories and sexual desires in society.


Answer: A

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