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Lesbian Feminism   page: 1  2  3    Interestingly, butch and
femme women called themselves gay since the term lesbian
connoted for them mental illness. For lesbian feminists,
however, lesbian had a proud etymology that deserved to be
reclaimed. They were the first to use the word as a positive
marker of a socio-sexual identity. Indeed, one of the most
significant accomplishments of the lesbian feminist movement was
to facilitate a network of social and political support that
helped lesbians cope with the isolation, stigma, and legal
problems that many homosexuals battled.  Over time, the sexual
component of lesbianism became less and less relevant. For
example, Charlotte Bunch's 1972 article "Lesbians in Revolt" set
out to establish lesbian feminism as the basis f