dijjn's definitions

pink triangle

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

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.

by dijjn June 4, 2003

top

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.

by dijjn June 4, 2003

bottom

A person of any above description who is more passive in a sexual situation. Allows the other person to set the tone/method of sex. May or may not include S & M, fantasy role play or fetishes. If it does include S & M, the bottom will be the receptor of bondage & pain play and will be the server of the top.

by dijjn June 4, 2003

queer

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.

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.

by dijjn June 4, 2003

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.

by dijjn June 4, 2003