Word: lesbian
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Dates: during 1980-1989
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...these questions is "never." Nonetheless we see hope. We see hope in the movement of alumni/ae to elect progressive, pro-divestment overseers. We see hope in the continuing student movements for divestment, to support union workers, against Central American intervention, for women's, minority and gay and lesbian rights. We know that without these movements--if we had to trust to the social conscience and tender mercies of the Harvard Corporation and administration--the outlook would be grim indeed. We are proud of our history, proud of those who continue the battle for social justice and hopeful for change...
...Obviously, some gay men are effeminate," says Joseph Cice, Co-Chair of the Bisexual, Gay and Lesbian Student Association (BGLSA), "but the diverse kinds of people who confide their orientation to me surprise even me, because I grew up with the same stereotypes about gay men in our society...
...women athletes, the problem takes the flip side. Their athleticism, physical strength and often size are used to reinforce perceptions of female athletes--already seen as competing in a predominately male arena--as unfeminine, "butch" and even lesbian...
These generalizations are insensitive to both the athletes and the gay, lesbian, and bisexual community. Unfortunately, the athletes' response to this insensitivity has often unwittingly compounded the problem...
...female athlete, you almost have to prove you're not a lesbian," says Robin Johnston, a soccer player...