Butch is a term primarily used in the sapphic community to describe a queer woman who has a masculine gender expression.[1] Though, for many, this goes beyond gender expression. It is also used by non-binary and genderqueer individuals, and has a history of being used by gay men as well.[2]
Common Definitions[]
| “ | a woman or girl, especially one who is LGBTQ+, who embraces identity markers such as clothing, hairstyle, interests, or behaviors that are associated with traditional expressions of masculinity | ” |
–Dictionary, [3] | ||
| “ | a gay man who embraces identity markers that are associated with normative expressions of masculinity | ” |
–Dictionary, [3] | ||
Flags[]
The most popular butch flag was created by Tumblr user butchspace.[4]
An older butch flag was created by a deactivated user named dorian-rutherford.[5] It was uploaded onto DeviantArt by user Pride-Flags on August 25, 2016.[6]
Another butch flag was created on August 14, 2021, by X user Sol Diaz.[7]
The Black Butch Community flag was created by Tumblr user The Gender Thieves. This flag is exclusive to black butch individuals.[8]
References[]
- ↑ https://www.stonewall.org.uk/about-us/news/it’s-butchappreciationday-and-what-butch-means-me
- ↑ https://www.them.us/story/inqueery-butch
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 https://archive.is/IuxcG
- ↑ https://butchspace.tumblr.com/post/162316889795/a-new-butch-flag
- ↑ https://www.unco.edu/gender-sexuality-resource-center/resources/pride-flags.aspx
- ↑ https://www.deviantart.com/pride-flags/art/Butch-Lesbian-630382202
- ↑ https://twitter.com/sol_v_diaz/status/1426603604807491587
- ↑ https://thegenderthieves.tumblr.com/post/682521424201744384/blackbutch