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[[File:Butchflag 2.png|thumb|220x220px|The butch flag.]] |
[[File:Butchflag 2.png|thumb|220x220px|The butch flag.]] |
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[[File:Butch (inclusive LGBT).png|thumb|220x220px|The butch flag for any LGBT |
[[File:Butch (inclusive LGBT).png|thumb|220x220px|The butch flag for any LGBT individual.]] |
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[[File:Sky butch.png|thumb|220x220px|The "sky butch" flag]] |
[[File:Sky butch.png|thumb|220x220px|The "sky butch" flag]] |
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[[File:Butch lesbian.png|thumb|220x220px|An alternate butch lesbian flag.]] |
[[File:Butch lesbian.png|thumb|220x220px|An alternate butch lesbian flag.]] |
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'''Butch''' is a term used in [[LGBT+]] subculture to describe someone, typically a [[lesbian]] or otherwise [[sapphic]] [[Female|woman]], 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. |
'''Butch''' is a term used in [[LGBT+]] subculture to describe someone, typically a [[lesbian]] or otherwise [[sapphic]] [[Female|woman]], 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 often dress in masculine clothing, and typically present themselves in a more stereotypically 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 names or nicknames, and some may use masculine [[pronouns]]. Some butches bind their chest or take masculinizing [[Hormone Replacement Therapy|hormones]] to appear more masculine. Similarly, [[Transfeminine|transfeminine]] butches may not take certain steps associated with transfeminine transitioning, such as going on [[Hormone Replacement Therapy|estrogen/anti-androgens]]. Despite this, butch women are still women. They can be [[cisgender]], [[transgender]] or any other [[Gender Modality|gender modality]]. This label can also be used by [[Non-Binary|non-binary]] |
Butch women often dress in masculine clothing, and typically present themselves in a more stereotypically 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 names or nicknames, and some may use masculine [[pronouns]]. Some butches bind their chest or take masculinizing [[Hormone Replacement Therapy|hormones]] to appear more masculine. Similarly, [[Transfeminine|transfeminine]] butches may not take certain steps associated with transfeminine transitioning, such as going on [[Hormone Replacement Therapy|estrogen/anti-androgens]]. Despite this, butch women are still women. They can be [[cisgender]], [[transgender]] or any other [[Gender Modality|gender modality]]. This label can also be used by [[Non-Binary|non-binary]] individuals. It is not uncommon for butch women to face harassment or violence because of their appearance. |
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Butch men are historically associated with biker/leather subcultures, sometimes being referred to as "leather-men." They sought to embody a caricature of hypermasculinity, and subvert the masculinity that [[Straight|heterosexual]] [[Male|men]] displayed.<ref>[https://butchwolverine.tumblr.com/post/633331651325329408/from-motorcycle-leathers-and-the-construction-of| Tumblr post of exerpts from ''<nowiki>Motorcycle Leathers and the Construction of Masculine Identities Among [Gay] Men</nowiki>'' by butchwolverine.]</ref> Their relationship with masculinity can be likened to a [[Femme|femme]] woman's relationship with [[Feminine|femininity]], though they are not perfectly opposite. In modernity, fewer men attach their butch identity to motorcycle groups and leather, rather focusing on the subversion of typical masculinity in a specifically [[LGBT+]] way. |
Butch men are historically associated with biker/leather subcultures, sometimes being referred to as "leather-men." They sought to embody a caricature of hypermasculinity, and subvert the masculinity that [[Straight|heterosexual]] [[Male|men]] displayed.<ref>[https://butchwolverine.tumblr.com/post/633331651325329408/from-motorcycle-leathers-and-the-construction-of| Tumblr post of exerpts from ''<nowiki>Motorcycle Leathers and the Construction of Masculine Identities Among [Gay] Men</nowiki>'' by butchwolverine.]</ref> Their relationship with masculinity can be likened to a [[Femme|femme]] woman's relationship with [[Feminine|femininity]], though they are not perfectly opposite. In modernity, fewer men attach their butch identity to motorcycle groups and leather, rather focusing on the subversion of typical masculinity in a specifically [[LGBT+]] way. |
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Traditionally, butches have been expected to be attracted to [[Femme|femmes]]. For some butches, this attraction to femmes represents a strong part of their own identity. However, some butches are attracted to other butches. This phenomenon is commonly referred to as "masc-for-masc" or "butch-for-butch." |
Traditionally, butches have been expected to be attracted to [[Femme|femmes]]. For some butches, this attraction to femmes represents a strong part of their own identity. However, some butches are attracted to other butches. This phenomenon is commonly referred to as "masc-for-masc" or "butch-for-butch." |
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Butch is sometimes used as a non-binary gender on its own, as LGBT+ |
Butch is sometimes used as a non-binary gender on its own, as LGBT+ individuals often have a complex relationship with gender.<ref>[https://www.google.com/books/edition/Butch_Is_a_Noun/jmyfdmsWjiEC?hl=en&gbpv=1 ''Butch is a Noun'', S. Bear Bergman, Arsenal Pulp Press.]</ref> In a 2015 survey of non-cis individuals in the USA, 5% of respondents (about 1,385 individuals) were butch.<ref>[https://transequality.org/sites/default/files/docs/usts/USTS-Full-Report-Dec17.pdf ''The Report of the 2015 U.S. Transgender Survey'', National Center for Transgender Equality.]</ref> |
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While the butch label is often used by/associated with lesbians, it is also used by other groups in the LGBTQ+ community. This includes [[Multisexual|m-spec]] [[Sapphic|sapphics]] and [[LGBT+]] men .<ref>[https://autismserenity.tumblr.com/post/626909068113690624/ok-so-i-like-boys-and-i-might-be-a-trans-dude-but Tumblr post by official-cisphobe about the term butch.]</ref> |
While the butch label is often used by/associated with lesbians, it is also used by other groups in the LGBTQ+ community. This includes [[Multisexual|m-spec]] [[Sapphic|sapphics]] and [[LGBT+]] men .<ref>[https://autismserenity.tumblr.com/post/626909068113690624/ok-so-i-like-boys-and-i-might-be-a-trans-dude-but Tumblr post by official-cisphobe about the term butch.]</ref> |
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=== Stone Butch === |
=== Stone Butch === |
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A stone butch is a butch |
A stone butch is a butch individual who does not like their genitals sexually touched by their partners. They still, however, provide their partners with sexual gratification, and often experience pleasure in doing so. A stone butch may receive sexual pleasure from their partner in different ways as well. They may also identify as [[asexual]] or [[placiosexual]]. |
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=== Soft Butch === |
=== Soft Butch === |
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The term soft butch means a butch who does not act very tough, or is all around a softer type of |
The term soft butch means a butch who does not act very tough, or is all around a softer type of individual. This does not mean they are more feminine or "less of a butch" than any other type of butch. |
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The soft butch flag was created by plurgai on September 13, 2020.<ref>https://plurgai-archive.tumblr.com/post/629193701993906177/soft-butch-flag-based-on-this-butch-flag-not</ref> |
The soft butch flag was created by plurgai on September 13, 2020.<ref>https://plurgai-archive.tumblr.com/post/629193701993906177/soft-butch-flag-based-on-this-butch-flag-not</ref> |
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The butch flag was designed by Tumblr user butchspace on June 27, 2017.<ref>[https://butchspace.tumblr.com/post/162316889795/a-new-butch-flag Tumblr post “A new butch flag” by butchspace.]</ref> There is no known meaning. |
The butch flag was designed by Tumblr user butchspace on June 27, 2017.<ref>[https://butchspace.tumblr.com/post/162316889795/a-new-butch-flag Tumblr post “A new butch flag” by butchspace.]</ref> There is no known meaning. |
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The blue butch lesbian flag was designed by an unknown |
The blue butch lesbian flag was designed by an unknown individual on or before August 25, 2016.<ref>[https://www.deviantart.com/pride-flags/art/Butch-Lesbian-630382202?ga_submit_new=10%3A1497848808&ga_type=edit&ga_changes=1 DeviantArt post “Butch Lesbian” by Pride-Flags.]</ref> There is no known meaning. An alternate orange butch lesbian flag appears to have been created by wiki user Wemrotung on March 28, 2021. |
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Another butch flag was made by tumblr user disastergay (formerly disasterbisexual) on October 3, 2019.<ref>https://disasterbisexual.tumblr.com/post/188111232450</ref> |
Another butch flag was made by tumblr user disastergay (formerly disasterbisexual) on October 3, 2019.<ref>https://disasterbisexual.tumblr.com/post/188111232450</ref> |
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