Bert Wylen interviews Richard Mohr on March 21, 1994 about the nature of gay identity and the reclamation of the term "queer." Mohr discusses the concept of sexual inversion, the ways homosexuality challenges traditional gender norms, and debates over the origins and fixedness of sexual orientation. Mohr addresses contagion theory, the "no special rights" movement, and distinctions between equality and equity. Mohr reflects on how communities form through shared culture, the role of social rules and conventions, and the enduring impact of the convention of “the closet'; ambient noise. Material used in broadcasts of WXPN’s Gaydreams and Pacifica National News.
