LesbianLesbian is a term used for female-idenfied people who are attracted to other female-identified people. This attraction can be romantic, sexual, and/or emotional (Green & Peterson).
Additional terms associated with Lesbians: Butch: The term technically refers to somebody who identifies themselves as masculine. However, the term is used as a derogatory insult for lesbians. In recent years, lesbians have begun reclaiming the word as a self-affirmative term. Dyke: A derogatory term referring to a "masculine" lesbian. In recent years, lesbians have begun reclaiming the word as a self-affirmative term. Femme: Technically, the term means a feminine-identified person, but often refer to feminine-acting lesbians. Lipstick Lesbian: refers to lesbian women with a feminine gender expression. Both a positive and a derogatory term depending on who uses it. Can also refer to lesbians who can "pass" as heterosexual. Stud: An African-American or Latina masculine lesbian (Green & Peterson) |