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[[File:Butch symbol.png|thumb|The butch symbol.|alt=|188x188px]] |
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[[File:Butch Woman.png|thumb|180x180px|The butch woman symbol.]] |
[[File:Butch Woman.png|thumb|180x180px|The butch woman symbol.]] |
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'''Butch''' is |
'''Butch''' is an identity 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]] individuals. It is not uncommon for butch women to face harassment or violence because of their appearance. |
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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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. |
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; its colors have no meaning other than to be a softer version of the butch flag by disastergay.<ref>https://plurgai-archive.tumblr.com/post/629193701993906177/soft-butch-flag-based-on-this-butch-flag-not</ref> |
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=== Butchwink === |
=== Butchwink === |
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