Gold star Lesbian

Gold star Lesbian is a term used in the LGBT community to describe a lesbian who has never had a romantic relationship or sexual intercouse with a male. This is highly valued with the LGBT community.[1][2]

Criticism

The term has being critised for being offensive and demeaning.[3][4][5][6][7][8][9]

See also


References

  1. ↑ Dalzell, Tom; Victor, Terry (26 June 2015). "The New Partridge Dictionary of Slang and Unconventional English". Routledge. Retrieved 3 December 2016 – via Google Books.
  2. ↑ Cerankowski, Karli June; Milks, Megan (14 March 2014). "Asexualities: Feminist and Queer Perspectives". Routledge. Retrieved 3 December 2016 – via Google Books.
  3. ↑ Shelby, R. Dennis; Dolan, Kathleen (16 July 2014). "Lesbian Women and Sexual Health: The Social Construction of Risk and Susceptibility". Routledge. Retrieved 3 December 2016 – via Google Books.
  4. ↑ "Is it time to retire the term "gold star lesbian"? - AfterEllen". 20 July 2016. Retrieved 3 December 2016.
  5. ↑ "5 Reasons the Phrase "Gold Star Lesbian" Needs to Die". 18 February 2016. Retrieved 3 December 2016.
  6. ↑ "6 Reasons We Shouldn't Say 'Gold Star Lesbian' or 'Platinum Gay' — Everyday Feminism". Retrieved 3 December 2016.
  7. ↑ "Op-ed: I'm Going Back to Bi: Confessions of a Former Lesbian". 26 June 2014. Retrieved 3 December 2016.
  8. ↑ Thomas, June; Lesperance, Christian (24 December 2014). "Ask a Homo: What's a Militant Lesbian?". Retrieved 3 December 2016 – via Slate.
  9. ↑ Amy; Co-author, re; health, 'Bisexual Health: An Introduction'; speaker on bisexual; issues, LGBT (8 July 2014). "Hobby Lobby Is Already about Us: LGBT Hetero-Sex". Retrieved 3 December 2016.
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