Some of my topics of interest are LGBT+ studies. And, of course, I love the first two seasons of "the 100".
I’m interested in lipstick lesbians/lesbianism. I think that I will find a fair amount of conflicting information on what that name entails. My research question is: what is the definition/ qualities of a lipstick lesbian in Academic sources?
Below is my draft for the page: Lipstick lesbian
“Lipstick lesbians” say that they are choosing to perform femininity rather than be subjected to it- that is, they have made an active decision to be feminine, which subverts society’s demand of forced femininity. [1] [2] [3]As well, it is noted that those who identify as “lipstick lesbians” commonly modify a typical feminine style to make it less heteronormative, and Inge Black gives the example of “twinning short skirts with Doctor Martens (DMs) or lacy underwear with men's trousers”. [1]
Though some authors have argued that the existence of lipstick lesbians is in fact a destabilization of the heterosexual ideals, by breaking the assumption that a feminine person will always desire a masculine person, and vice versa, others have concluded that the lipstick lesbian emergence simply fails in this regard, [2] [4] as lipstick lesbians are still subject to the male gaze, and still found acceptable due to their femininity. [2] [5] The prominence of lipstick lesbians in media is echoed by Rosalind Gill as she says, “The figure of the ‘luscious lesbian’[lipstick lesbian] within advertising is notable for her extraordinarily attractive, conventionally feminine appearance.” [6]
Below is my draft for the page Butch and Femme under the section about the terms in the 1940's
Butches had to take a subtle approach to butchness in order to exist in society. [7] They created outfits that were outwardly accepted by society, but allowed those who were butch to still presents as more masculine than the norm- Alix Genter states that “butches wore long, pleated skirts with their man-tailored shirts, sometimes with a vest or coat on top” at Bay Ridge High school. [7] [8]
Some of my topics of interest are LGBT+ studies. And, of course, I love the first two seasons of "the 100".
I’m interested in lipstick lesbians/lesbianism. I think that I will find a fair amount of conflicting information on what that name entails. My research question is: what is the definition/ qualities of a lipstick lesbian in Academic sources?
Below is my draft for the page: Lipstick lesbian
“Lipstick lesbians” say that they are choosing to perform femininity rather than be subjected to it- that is, they have made an active decision to be feminine, which subverts society’s demand of forced femininity. [1] [2] [3]As well, it is noted that those who identify as “lipstick lesbians” commonly modify a typical feminine style to make it less heteronormative, and Inge Black gives the example of “twinning short skirts with Doctor Martens (DMs) or lacy underwear with men's trousers”. [1]
Though some authors have argued that the existence of lipstick lesbians is in fact a destabilization of the heterosexual ideals, by breaking the assumption that a feminine person will always desire a masculine person, and vice versa, others have concluded that the lipstick lesbian emergence simply fails in this regard, [2] [4] as lipstick lesbians are still subject to the male gaze, and still found acceptable due to their femininity. [2] [5] The prominence of lipstick lesbians in media is echoed by Rosalind Gill as she says, “The figure of the ‘luscious lesbian’[lipstick lesbian] within advertising is notable for her extraordinarily attractive, conventionally feminine appearance.” [6]
Below is my draft for the page Butch and Femme under the section about the terms in the 1940's
Butches had to take a subtle approach to butchness in order to exist in society. [7] They created outfits that were outwardly accepted by society, but allowed those who were butch to still presents as more masculine than the norm- Alix Genter states that “butches wore long, pleated skirts with their man-tailored shirts, sometimes with a vest or coat on top” at Bay Ridge High school. [7] [8]