The Femme MystiqueLesléa Newman "Written by femmes, former femmes, femme wanna-bes, femme admirers, and, of course, femme fatales, The Femme Mystique offers a fascinating look at the world of femme identity within the lesbian community. Through poetry, essays, short fiction, and photography, The Femme Mystique reveals and celebrates the world of lipstick and lingerie, while providing insight into this newly mainstreamed style of lesbian self-expression."--Page [4] of cover. |
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Page 22
... straight female friends , including my roommate . This in and of itself posed a challenge since , at that time , it was taboo to even admit having straight friends , much less living with one . But , as I was to soon learn , not nearly ...
... straight female friends , including my roommate . This in and of itself posed a challenge since , at that time , it was taboo to even admit having straight friends , much less living with one . But , as I was to soon learn , not nearly ...
Page 279
... straight woman . But because we have no definitions or role models , femmes are often mistaken for straight women on the street . When I'm harassed on the street for being a dyke , I feel righteous anger at being oppressed as a queer ...
... straight woman . But because we have no definitions or role models , femmes are often mistaken for straight women on the street . When I'm harassed on the street for being a dyke , I feel righteous anger at being oppressed as a queer ...
Page 282
... straight woman . I do not pass as a straight woman in public . While I love looking beautiful , feminine , and sexy for other women , I try not to seem accessible to men . Sometimes that means not wearing makeup or typically feminine ...
... straight woman . I do not pass as a straight woman in public . While I love looking beautiful , feminine , and sexy for other women , I try not to seem accessible to men . Sometimes that means not wearing makeup or typically feminine ...
Contents
The Letter | 57 |
A Woman Wearing | 107 |
How Lovely to Be a Woman | 143 |
Copyright | |
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