plural of lesbian; women who are romantically attracted to other women
from Greek Lesbios, relating to the island of Lesbos and poet Sappho
A term that evolved from geography to identity
Term reclaimed from pejorative origins (19th c. medicalization). Historical erasure from language; celebration of LGBTQ+ identity centers women's autonomy and desire outside male-defined frameworks.
Use as neutral descriptor of sexual orientation and community identity; center lesbian voices and experiences in discourse.
Lesbian literature, activism, and scholarship have been foundational to feminist theory and LGBTQ+ liberation; recognize women's leadership in these movements.
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