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| ⚫ | [[File:LsL.png|thumb|220px|The LsL "pride flag".]]A '''Longsword Lesbian''' ('''LSL''') is an [[Exclusionist|exclusionary]] [[Lesbian|lesbian]] fighting against lesbian erasure. It is an autonym for those who believe the label of "lesbian" has been eroded or diminished by [[Non-Binary|non-binary]], [[Pronoun Non-Conforming|pronoun non-conforming]], and [[Multisexual|multisexual-spectrum]] lesbians. Longsword lesbians may also use the terms [[vixenamoric]] and [[sapphomoric]] to distinguish themselves from those they exclude from their definition of lesbianism.[[File:LsL 2.png|thumb|220px|Alternative LsL flag.]] |
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{{Controversial Alt}}CW/TW: enbyphobia, exclusionism of PNC lesbians, exclusionism of m-spec lesbians[[File:LsL.png|thumb|220x220px|The LsL flag.]] |
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[[File:LsL 2.png|thumb|220x220px|Alternative LsL flag.]] |
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| ⚫ | A '''Longsword Lesbian (LSL |
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Longsword Lesbians may also use the terms [[Vixenamoric]] and [[Sapphomoric]] to be more discrete about their exclusion. |
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== Etymology == |
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Longsword Lesbians exclude [[Pronoun Non-Conforming|PNC]] lesbians in the belief that pronouns equal gender, and that the term "lesbian" is only applicable to she/her binary women who are attracted to other she/her binary women. While this is already reductive considering the rich history of gender nonconformity and experimentation in the lesbian community, there are also many languages that lack gender-specific pronouns. |
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The term is based on "sword lesbian", a label for lesbians whose weapon of choice is a sword. A longsword is used specifically for the alliteration. The weapon takes on additional meaning with this identity, signifying intent to "defend" the label from anyone who isn't a binary woman using she/her pronouns exclusively attracted to women.<sup>citation needed</sup> |
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== Flag == |
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A tweet by Twitter user missyxthirteen indicates that the primary flag was created by now-deactivated Instagram user flop._.shop on or before June 27, 2020. The tweet also provided the significance of the flag's seven stripes. From top to bottom, the colors represent being against he/him, they/them, and neopronoun lesbians; the purity of lesbianism; exclusive attraction to women; the safety felt around others with she/her pronouns; and the label only being applicable to binary women.<ref>https://twitter.com/missyxthirteen/status/1276800548998529024</ref> |
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==Identities Excluded== |
== Identities Excluded == |
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Longsword lesbians exclude [[Pronoun Non-Conforming|pronoun non-comforming]] lesbians from the belief that pronouns indicate or influence gender. However, lesbianism has long been associated with gender nonconformity and experimentation throughout history. These discrepancies have generated a large amount of controversary over the use of the longsword lesbian term. Many languages exist that lack gender-specific pronouns, making the claim not universally applicable. |
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This is by no means an exhaustive list; Longsword Lesbians exclude anyone and everyone who is not strictly a binary, she/her woman. |
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Longsword lesbians mandate that a lesbian must be a binary woman attracted exclusively to binary women. Traditionally, this definition has been used by dictionaries, such as the ''Oxford English Dictionary'', which defines a lesbian as a homosexual woman. This is the most common use of the word lesbian. |
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*[[He/Him Lesbian|He/him lesbians]] |
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*[[They/Them Lesbian|They/them lesbians]] |
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Other identities excluded include: |
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*[[It/Its Lesbian|It/its lesbians]] |
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*[[Neopronoun Lesbian|Neopronoun lesbians]] |
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*[[Bi-Lesbian|Bi-Lesbians]] |
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*[[Pan-Lesbian|Pan-Lesbians]] |
*[[Pan-Lesbian|Pan-Lesbians]] |
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*[[Poly-Lesbian|Poly-Lesbians]] |
*[[Poly-Lesbian|Poly-Lesbians]] |
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*[[Omni-Lesbian|Omni-lesbians]] |
*[[Omni-Lesbian|Omni-lesbians]] |
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*[[Non-Binary Lesbian|Non-binary lesbians]] |
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== Resources == |
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[[Category:Beware]] |
[[Category:Beware]] |
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[[Category:Bigoted Groups]] |
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[[Category:Exclusionist Groups]] |
[[Category:Exclusionist Groups]] |
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Latest revision as of 10:19, 25 April 2023
A Longsword Lesbian (LSL) is an exclusionary lesbian fighting against lesbian erasure. It is an autonym for those who believe the label of "lesbian" has been eroded or diminished by non-binary, pronoun non-conforming, and multisexual-spectrum lesbians. Longsword lesbians may also use the terms vixenamoric and sapphomoric to distinguish themselves from those they exclude from their definition of lesbianism.
The vincian counterpart is Gravity Knife Gay.
Etymology
The term is based on "sword lesbian", a label for lesbians whose weapon of choice is a sword. A longsword is used specifically for the alliteration. The weapon takes on additional meaning with this identity, signifying intent to "defend" the label from anyone who isn't a binary woman using she/her pronouns exclusively attracted to women.citation needed
Flag
A tweet by Twitter user missyxthirteen indicates that the primary flag was created by now-deactivated Instagram user flop._.shop on or before June 27, 2020. The tweet also provided the significance of the flag's seven stripes. From top to bottom, the colors represent being against he/him, they/them, and neopronoun lesbians; the purity of lesbianism; exclusive attraction to women; the safety felt around others with she/her pronouns; and the label only being applicable to binary women.[1]
Identities Excluded
Longsword lesbians exclude pronoun non-comforming lesbians from the belief that pronouns indicate or influence gender. However, lesbianism has long been associated with gender nonconformity and experimentation throughout history. These discrepancies have generated a large amount of controversary over the use of the longsword lesbian term. Many languages exist that lack gender-specific pronouns, making the claim not universally applicable.
Longsword lesbians mandate that a lesbian must be a binary woman attracted exclusively to binary women. Traditionally, this definition has been used by dictionaries, such as the Oxford English Dictionary, which defines a lesbian as a homosexual woman. This is the most common use of the word lesbian.
Other identities excluded include: