Lesbian Identities: Concepts and Issues

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Over the years, various concepts of lesbianism have been studied, documented, and critiqued across cultures. However, the appointment of a universal definition is continually being contemplated by many scholars. This chapter provides an overview on how the definition of lesbian identity emerged given the issues and controversies it brings about and how it established a link between sexual orientation and sexual identity among human beings. Biological models are used to differentiate the lesbian identity from other sexual identities while traditional psychodynamic models attempt to delineate the development of lesbian identities among women. The dynamics of feminist psychodynamic models address identity development using a less subtle framework for sexual identity of women whereas stage models describe and expound the development of sexual self among lesbians.

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