Gold star lesbian

Gold star lesbian is a term used by the LGBT community to describe a lesbian who has never had a romantic or sexual relationship with a man.[1] Use of this term is a point of controversy in the wider LGBT community.[2][3][4][5][6][7]

Definition and scope

The 'gold star' term itself is thought to have originated from such objectification and identity policing within the LGBT community. The term was popularized on shows like The L Word and A Shot at Love with Tila Tequila.[3] The term may also be applied to gay men who have not slept with women.[8][9] Gold stars often use the term in a frivolous way to compliment their sexuality in a pattern of word reclamation and positive use of labels often seen within the LGBT community. Lesbians may use the label to assert their sexuality despite other facets of their identity such as femmeness, disability or religion.

Notable self-identified gold star lesbians

See also

References

  1. ↑ Serano, Julia (25 November 2013). "Excluded: Making Feminist and Queer Movements More Inclusive". Seal Press. Retrieved 9 January 2017 – via Google Books.
  2. ↑ Sheets, Cassie (18 Feb 2016). "5 Reasons the Phrase "Gold Star Lesbian" Needs to Die". Pride. Retrieved 7 Jan 2017.
  3. 1 2 Bendix, Trish (20 Jul 2016). "Is it time to retire the term 'gold star lesbian'?". AfterEllen. Retrieved 9 Jan 2017.
  4. ↑ Dennis, Riley J. (30 Sep 2016). "6 Reasons We Shouldn't Say 'Gold Star Lesbian' or 'Platinum Gay'". Everyday Feminism. Retrieved 9 Jan 2017.
  5. ↑ "Leaving the Gold Star State - The Skinny". Retrieved 9 January 2017.
  6. ↑ Rosetta, EJ. "The Types of Lesbians NOT to Date - Here's 5". Retrieved 9 January 2017.
  7. ↑ "Op-ed: I'm Going Back to Bi: Confessions of a Former Lesbian". 26 June 2014. Retrieved 9 January 2017.
  8. ↑ "Andy Cohen's Quest to Lose His 'Gold Star Gay' Status Almost Ended With a Threesome". 15 November 2016. Retrieved 9 January 2017.
  9. ↑ "Will Other Lesbians Accept Me if I Used to Date Men?". 17 May 2015. Retrieved 9 January 2017.
  10. ↑ "She's So Money". New York Times Magazine. Retrieved 2017-06-09.
  11. ↑ "Kate McKinnon Reveals Which Alien-Investigating Celeb Made Her Realize She’s Gay". Queerty. Retrieved 2017-05-08.
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