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According to the creator, each color represents a specific trait or characteristic that is generally valued by lesbians: But] I think symbology expands and changes as cultures and society changes. If new flags, or more inclusive versions of our flags make people feel more seen and affirmed I’m all for it. I’d love to see a flag for queer women that I can identify with.” Created in 1999 by Sean Campbell, a cisgender gay man, the Labrys Lesbian Pride Flag is commonly referred to as the oldest lesbian flag. "My understanding is he was putting together a series of flags to represent different communities," says Del Rio. Some queer women are very enthusiastic about this flag because it is a symbol of the strength of women. It is generally accepted as a legitimate flag in the community. However, others are a bit wary of it because it was created by a gay man and not a lesbian. a b Redwood, Soleil (26 February 2020). "A Horniman Lesbian Flag". Horniman Museum . Retrieved 21 November 2021.

Purple also represents lesbians in the iconic rainbow flag, created by the late San Francisco artist Gilbert Baker in 1978 and featuring seven colours.

Gay Symbols Through the Ages". The Alyson Almanac: A Treasury of Information for the Gay and Lesbian Community. Boston, Massachusetts: Alyson Publications. 1989. pp. 99–100. ISBN 0-932870-19-8. But Del Rio points out that this last concern might not be rooted in fact. It speaks to the stereotype that lesbian feminists of the '70s were uniformly exclusionary when it came to transgender women. "That is not, in fact, the case," she says. "Some were, but some were inclusive of trans women." Why isn't the lesbian flag as popular as the rainbow pride or transgender flags? Lesbian flag: The history, origins, meaning and symbolism". Cosmopolitan. 18 March 2021 . Retrieved 29 January 2023.

Did you know? The word "lesbian" comes from the name of the Greek island Lesbos where Sappho was born. Sappho was an ancient Greek woman who wrote poems that included homosexual themes. Lesbian Pride Flag Nevertheless, Del Rio does point out a common thread between the most recognizable lesbian flags: the color purple. "[Purple] plays a significant role across time and across communities," Del Rio explains. "Lavender or purple has a long history as a color that represents queer folks. There are many, many, many different roots for that. Some reference the poetry of Sappho and her referencing violets, to effeminate cultural practitioners in the 19th century." There was also a slur used in the late '60s and early '70s that referred to lesbians as "lavender menaces." It was reclaimed and adopted by lesbian activists, Del Rio says. Campbell, a homosexual male graphic designer, came up with this design while working on a special Pride edition of the Palm Springs Gay and Lesbian Times, which was published in 2000. Dastagir, Alia E.; Oliver, David (June 1, 2021). "LGBTQ Pride flags go beyond the classic rainbow. Here's what each one means". USA Today. Archived from the original on June 1, 2021 . Retrieved 1 June 2021. The most commonly used flag is the new sunset lesbian flag by Emily Gwen. Out of the 37 lesbians that I surveyed, 25 said that they prefer Gwen's "sunset" flag. That's 67.6%. Many of those I surveyed mentioned they like Gwen's flag the most because of the meaning behind it as well as it being the most aesthetically pleasing.The general consensus among lesbians today is that anyone can use any flag they like to represent lesbianism as long as the meaning behind the flag is one of love and not of hate. There is no single, official lesbian flag; there are several which represent the lesbian community. The most widely accepted is the "Orange-Pink" Lesbian Flag. Still, that doesn't mean LGBTQ+ pride flags start and end at the many variations of the rainbow one. Put simply, a lesbian is a homosexual woman. The word lesbian itself can also be used for those who identify as female in relation to their sexual identity or sexual behaviour, regardless of sexual orientation. Stripes measure 1” wide and run the length of the roll. Designed by - and made exclusively - for us, so you absolutely cannot get it anywhere else!

Here at Joshua Lloyd we provide a wide range of lesbian pride accessories and clothing for all occasions. Created with community input, our lesbian merchandise collection is ever-changing and is currently focused upon transitioning to the sunset lesbian pride flag design wherever possible. What Is Lesbian?

3) Lesbian Pride Flag

In the LGBTQ community, there are many flags that signify pride. From the Rainbow Pride Flag to the individual sexual orientation Pride flags, there are different symbols for the joy, pride and persistence of the LGBTQ community.

The labrys, or axe, represents women's empowerment and feminism. It was adopted by the lesbian feminist movement in the 1970s. Caroline Radesky, PhD, is a visiting assistant professor of history at the University of Iowa, teaching courses in American history, queer history, transnational sexualities, women's and gender history, and feminist history. Radesky is also the review editor for the American Historical Association's Committee on LGBT History. a b Zimmerman, Bonnie, ed. (2000). "Symbols (by Christy Stevens)". Lesbian Histories and Cultures: An Encyclopedia. Vol.1 (Encyclopedia of Lesbian and Gay Histories and Cultures) (1sted.). Garland Publishing. p.748. ISBN 0-8153-1920-7.The rainbow flag is wonderful, but it is empowering to fly your own flag too. It helps those who are most marginalised to find their safe spaces, find belonging, and find their tribe.”