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[[File:The-Butch-Monologues-940x528.jpg|thumb|220x220px|An example of butch fashion.]] |
[[File:The-Butch-Monologues-940x528.jpg|thumb|220x220px|An example of butch fashion.]] |
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[[File:Butch symbol.png|thumb|The butch symbol.]] |
[[File:Butch symbol.png|thumb|The butch symbol.]] |
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'''Butch''' is a term used in [[lesbian]] and [[gay]] subculture to describe an [[LGBT+]] person, typically a lesbian or |
'''Butch''' is a term used in [[lesbian]] and [[gay]] subculture to describe an [[LGBT+]] person, typically a lesbian or a [[vincian]], who has a [[masculine]] gender [[Gender Presentation|presentation]]. The term butch tends to denote a degree of masculinity beyond what would be considered typical of a tomboy. |
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Butch women will often dress in masculine clothing, and typically present themselves in a more stereotypical masculine way, such as having short hair, not wearing makeup, and not shaving. Butches are also commonly thought of as having more "masculine" interests, such as sports, mechanics and other hands-on jobs. Some butches will take on masculine nicknames, and some may use [[He/Him Lesbian|masculine pronouns]]. Some butches bind their chest or take masculinizing [[Hormone Replacement Therapy|hormones]] to appear more masculine. Despite this butch women are still women. They can be [[cisgender]], [[transgender]] or any other gender [[Gender Modality|modality]]. This label can also be used by [[Non-Binary|non-binary]] people. It is not uncommon for butch women to face harassment or violence because of their appearance. |
Butch women will often dress in masculine clothing, and typically present themselves in a more stereotypical masculine way, such as having short hair, not wearing makeup, and not shaving. Butches are also commonly thought of as having more "masculine" interests, such as sports, mechanics and other hands-on jobs. Some butches will take on masculine nicknames, and some may use [[He/Him Lesbian|masculine pronouns]]. Some butches bind their chest or take masculinizing [[Hormone Replacement Therapy|hormones]] to appear more masculine. Despite this butch women are still women. They can be [[cisgender]], [[transgender]] or any other gender [[Gender Modality|modality]]. This label can also be used by [[Non-Binary|non-binary]] people. It is not uncommon for butch women to face harassment or violence because of their appearance. |
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