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This collection gathers scholarly essays, reflective pieces, and creative works that investigate the cultural meanings of lesbian butch and femme identities. Photography and artwork complement literary analyses, providing visual representations that deepen the discussion of gender expression within the lesbian community. The volume offers both disciplinary and interdisciplinary perspectives, inviting readers to reconsider how these identities are constructed and experienced.
First publish date: 2002
Genre: LGBTQ+ Fiction/Lesbian Fiction
Authors: Michelle Gibson
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