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Expletive or proud self-identification? Butch for lesbians and fairy for gays: an individual that, because of their behaviour and appearance, reminds people of the opposite sex. Years ago one was a proud fairy in gay circles – with a hint of self-irony, a doubly broken wrist and a hearty cackling laugh. Lesbians dressed as dandies, dykes (in the Berlin of the Weimar Republic) and as strong butch in a lumberjack shirt. «If we are marginalised by society», their motto seemed to be, «why not completely.» Today, all things fairy are frowned upon by many gay men. And the perception of lesbians has changed, too. New masculinity for gays and femininity for lesbians have created barriers: it is not uncommon that some gays or lesbians attempt to create a distance between themselves and visibly gay or lesbian «comrades». Pink Apple promotes a diverse community and attempts to save the honour of fairies and butches.
Zu diesem Fokus gehören:
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Lecture
Lecture by Manuela KayWhat exactly is a butch? Why are all butches lesbians, but not all lesbians butch? And why are there so many differing opinions about this lesbian species? A not entirely deadly serious talk will demonstrate that «butch» is not only an erotic concept, but also a way of life. Expressions like «tomboy», «bulldagger», «stonebutch» or «diesel dyke» will be explained and misconceptions such as «butches would rather be men» or «all butches prefer femmes» will be examined.
Guests
Manuela Kay is a journalist, publisher («Siegessäule», «L-MAG») and author («Schöner Kommen», «Out im Kino»), and has co-organised the Porn Film Festival Berlin for the past 10 years