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Lesbian stereotypes, reclaiming language, and activism

Jul 1st, 2008 | By Sinclair | Category: theory

Yet another case in point: Butch, skinhead, wife-beating, pint drinkers? ”Butch, femme, dyke - what kind of lesbian are you? Jeni Quirke explores the negativity surrounding lesbian stereotypes.”
Hey, sounds like a pretty good idea, exploring negative lesbian stereotypes, yeah? Right away, I’m skeptical of her inclusion of “butch” in that title, but I’m curious. Let’s read.
[L]esbians [...]