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Definitions by dijjn

pink triangle

pink triangle: Now a gay pride symbol, it was the insignia homosexual men were required to wear in Nazi concentration camps.

pink triangle by dijjn June 4, 2003
queer: Originally pejorative for gay, now being reclaimed by some gay men, lesbians, bisexuals and transgendered persons as a self-affirming umbrella term. Caution: still extremely offensive when used as an epithet.

queer by dijjn June 4, 2003

high femme 

A lesbian who expresses the cultural norm for ultra-femininity - makeup, dresses, heels, hair, nails.
high femme by dijjn June 4, 2003

coming out 

is the term used by lesbians, gay men and bisexuals to describe their experience of self discovery, self-acceptance, openness and honesty about their sexual orientation and their decision to share this with others when and how they choose.
coming out by dijjn June 4, 2003
A person of any above description who "takes the lead" or is dominant in sexual situation. May or may not include S & M, fantasy role play or fetishes or servitude. May or may not want to be touched. Will initiate sex. If includes S & M, the top will be the one to do the bondage & pain play etc. to the bottom.
top by dijjn June 4, 2003

internalized oppression

Internalized Oppression
the process by which a member of an oppressed group comes to accept and live out the inaccurate myths and stereotypes applied to the group.

heterosexism

Heterosexism - The false assumption that everyone is or should be heterosexual because it is assumed to be the only acceptable and viable life option; this assumption often leads to discrimination based on sexual orientation; a form of homophobia.

heterosexism by dijjn June 4, 2003