Separatism is a mode of thought—often borne of oppression (real, perceived, or otherwise)—that advocates dividing the human species along lines of particular shared/homogenous traits. Oppression of a particular identity group by other elements of the human species is often utilized as a grievance explaining the need for group isolation. Such oppression is, according [...]
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Separatism (lesbian, et al.)—definition and critique
Posted in activism, emancipation, feminism, feminist theory, gender, lesbian, liberation, patriarchy, separatism, sexuality on July 21, 2007 | Leave a Comment »
Compulsory Heterosexuality
Posted in Adrienne Rich, heterosexuality, lesbian, norms, sexuality on July 18, 2007 | 2 Comments »
Compulsory Heterosexuality refers to the idea that heterosexuality, as a default sexual orientation, can be adopted by people regardless of their personal sexual preferences. Compulsory means “mandatory”, “obligatory”, or “required”. A person’s heterosexuality is generally assumed until proven otherwise; by both one’s self and those around her. Those who have never “thought about” or questioned [...]
Masculine
Posted in binary, butch, lesbian, male, male privilege, masculinity, norms, tomboy on July 3, 2007 | 4 Comments »
An adjective used to describe someone or something that possesses one or more of a set of qualities which are normally attributed to men.
Lesbian
Posted in feminist theory, lesbian, oppression, separatism on July 2, 2007 | 3 Comments »
According to Charlotte Bunch, a lesbian is a person who rejects the male sexual and political domination.
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