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[[File:Inclusive Femme flag.png|thumb|The femme flag for any LGBT person.]] |
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[[File:Femme flag 2.png|thumb|The femme lesbian flag.]] |
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[[File:Femme lesbian flag by strwbryfemme.png|alt=femme lesbian flag by twitter user strwbryfemme. it has seven stripes of varying shades of pink, with the white stripe in the middle.|thumb|The femme lesbian flag by twitter user strwbryfemme]] |
[[File:Femme lesbian flag by strwbryfemme.png|alt=femme lesbian flag by twitter user strwbryfemme. it has seven stripes of varying shades of pink, with the white stripe in the middle.|thumb|The femme lesbian flag by twitter user strwbryfemme]] |
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[[File:Femme lesbian.jpg|thumb|An alternate femme lesbian flag.|alt=]] |
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[[File:Femme lesbian flag.png|thumb|Another alternate femme lesbian flag by Wemrotung.|alt=]] |
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[[File:Lipstick lesbian.png|thumb|The lipstick lesbian flag.|alt=]] |
[[File:Lipstick lesbian.png|thumb|The lipstick lesbian flag.|alt=]] |
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[[File:Femme symbol.png|thumb|180x180px|The femme symbol.]] |
[[File:Femme symbol.png|thumb|180x180px|The femme symbol.]] |
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[[File:Femme Man.png|thumb|180x180px|The femme man symbol.]] |
[[File:Femme Man.png|thumb|180x180px|The femme man symbol.]] |
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'''Femme''' is a term used in [[ |
'''Femme''' is a term used in [[LGBT+]] subculture to describe someone, typically a lesbian or otherwise [[sapphic]] woman, who has a [[feminine]] gender [[Gender Presentation|presentation]]. The term can refer to any LGBT+ femininity, but often refers to overblown and/or outwardly atypical femininity. |
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Femmes will often dress in feminine clothing, and typically present themselves in a more stereotypically feminine way, such as having long hair and wearing makeup. Femmes are also commonly thought of as having more "feminine" interests. However, femmes often subvert cultural expectations of femininity or show femininity in a uniquely [[LGBT+]] way, as opposed to cishets. Some [[Transmasculine|transmasculine]] femmes may not take certain steps associated with transmasculine transition, such as going on [[Hormone Replacement Therapy|testosterone]]. Femmes can be [[cisgender]], [[transgender]], or any other [[Gender Modality|gender modality]]. Femme can also be used by [[Non-Binary|non-binary]] people. |
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Femme men often use the spelling "fem," which is simply the older version of "femme" and was also used by LGBT+ women before "femme" became common. When said out loud, the terms sound identical. Femme men are associated with highly exaggerated feminine style and manner, which is often a reclamation of the derogatory association of SGA men with femininity. Some femme men enjoy drag, and other have a more subdued but clearly feminine style. The infamous "gay accent" is associated with, but not always used by, these men. |
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==Other Terms== |
==Other Terms== |
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Some other terms that are typically synonymous with femme include |
Some other terms that are typically synonymous with femme include "lipstick lesbian" and "designer dyke." |
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===High Femme=== |
===High Femme=== |
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A high femme is a femme who prefers not to touch their partner's genitals. They often form a sexual dynamic with a stone butch, who does not want their genitals to be touched, though they can maintain a relationship with any person who respects this boundary. They are often associated with "pillow princesses," but they are not simply "lazy" as that association would indicate. |
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Someone who is highly feminine, typically putting in a lot of effort into their appearance. They may also choose to only date [[butch]] partners. |
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===Stone Femme === |
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=== Blue Jeans Femme=== |
=== Blue Jeans Femme=== |
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Someone who is femme but prefers more casual clothes. |
Someone who is femme but prefers more casual clothes. |
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==Flag and Symbols== |
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| ⚫ | The femme lesbian flag was designed by Tumblr user noodle on or before Feb 9th, 2018.<ref>[https://wuvsbian.tumblr.com/post/170699656877/an-idea-for-a-femme-flag-i-saw-some-discussions Femme flag by Tumblr user noodle.]</ref> Purple was chosen based on one of the colors from the orange/pink lesbian flag. |
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==Flag and Symbol== |
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Another alternate femme flag was designed by |
Another alternate femme lesbian flag was designed by wiki user Wemrotung on March 28, 2021. |
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The inclusive femme flag was designed by Tumblr user nbgender on January 14, 2021.<ref>[https://nbgender.tumblr.com/post/640344191559401472/new-butch-and-femme-flags-versions-with Tumblr post "New butch and femme flags" by nbgender.]</ref> |
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An alternate femme lesbian flag was created by wiki user Wemrotung on March 28, 2021. |
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Twitter user strwbryfemme created another femme lesbian flag on April 2, 2021. The color chosen for the flag was hot pink and the design was made to match the well-known orange butch flag. <ref>https://twitter.com/strwbryfemme/status/1377939059578900482</ref> |
Twitter user strwbryfemme created another femme lesbian flag on April 2, 2021. The color chosen for the flag was hot pink and the design was made to match the well-known orange butch lesbian flag. <ref>[https://twitter.com/strwbryfemme/status/1377939059578900482 Tweet "I made a pink femme flag" by strwbryfemme.]</ref> |
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The femme symbol was designed on October 4, 2014 by a group of non-binary Brazilians<ref>https://www.deviantart.com/cari-rez-lobo/art/Gender-Symbols-486052086</ref>. It is based on the female symbol but with longer prongs. |
The femme symbol was designed on October 4, 2014 by a group of non-binary Brazilians<ref>[https://www.deviantart.com/cari-rez-lobo/art/Gender-Symbols-486052086 DeviantArt post "Gender Symbols" by Cari-Rez-Lobo.]</ref>. It is based on the female symbol but with longer prongs. |
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Femme is a term used in LGBT+ subculture to describe someone, typically a lesbian or otherwise sapphic woman, who has a feminine gender presentation. The term can refer to any LGBT+ femininity, but often refers to overblown and/or outwardly atypical femininity.
Femmes will often dress in feminine clothing, and typically present themselves in a more stereotypically feminine way, such as having long hair and wearing makeup. Femmes are also commonly thought of as having more "feminine" interests. However, femmes often subvert cultural expectations of femininity or show femininity in a uniquely LGBT+ way, as opposed to cishets. Some transmasculine femmes may not take certain steps associated with transmasculine transition, such as going on testosterone. Femmes can be cisgender, transgender, or any other gender modality. Femme can also be used by non-binary people.
Femme men often use the spelling "fem," which is simply the older version of "femme" and was also used by LGBT+ women before "femme" became common. When said out loud, the terms sound identical. Femme men are associated with highly exaggerated feminine style and manner, which is often a reclamation of the derogatory association of SGA men with femininity. Some femme men enjoy drag, and other have a more subdued but clearly feminine style. The infamous "gay accent" is associated with, but not always used by, these men.
Traditionally, femmes have been expected to be attracted to butches. For some femmes, this attraction to butches represents a strong part of their own identity. However, some femmes are attracted to other femmes. This is sometimes referred to as "fem-for-fem" or "femme-for-femme."
While the femme label is often used by/associated with lesbians, it is also used by other groups in the LGBT+ community. This includes m-spec sapphics and LGBT+ men.
Other Terms
Some other terms that are typically synonymous with femme include "lipstick lesbian" and "designer dyke."
High Femme
A high femme is a femme who prefers not to touch their partner's genitals. They often form a sexual dynamic with a stone butch, who does not want their genitals to be touched, though they can maintain a relationship with any person who respects this boundary. They are often associated with "pillow princesses," but they are not simply "lazy" as that association would indicate.
Stone Femme
Stone femme may refer to a femme who is stone, meaning they do not like their genitals sexually touched by their partners. (They may also identify as asexual and/or placiosexual.) It may also refer to the femme partner of a stone butch.
Blue Jeans Femme
Someone who is femme but prefers more casual clothes.
Flag and Symbols
The femme lesbian flag was designed by Tumblr user noodle on or before Feb 9th, 2018.[1] Purple was chosen based on one of the colors from the orange/pink lesbian flag.
The purple/pink femme lesbian flag was designed by an unknown person on or before September 30, 2019.
An alternate femme lesbian flag was designed by Reddit user u/ShippyGoodness on August 9, 2020.[2]
Another alternate femme lesbian flag was designed by wiki user Wemrotung on March 28, 2021.
The inclusive femme flag was designed by Tumblr user nbgender on January 14, 2021.[3]
Twitter user strwbryfemme created another femme lesbian flag on April 2, 2021. The color chosen for the flag was hot pink and the design was made to match the well-known orange butch lesbian flag. [4]
The femme symbol was designed on October 4, 2014 by a group of non-binary Brazilians[5]. It is based on the female symbol but with longer prongs.