Lesbian History And politics Identities

Overall i felt as though this whole chapter was interesting. I found it interesting to know that their are all different types of names that lesbians use to identitfy themselves because each lesbian is not the same type. I also found it interesting to know that early sexologiststs believed that homosexuality was an illnes. I never took the time out to really think about the whole history and background about lesbians. They have background and history just like any other race, or culture, which is really interesting. I never knew the etomology behind lesbians ot furthermore where the word came from until i read this chapter. Another thing i found interesting about this chapter was that i didnt know certain terms like dyke, was looked at as a negative term to some lesbians because i have hear this term being used a lot toward lesbians that are kinda like tom boys. I feel like this chapter opened its readers eyes to another perspective and gave us all something consider and be more weary of as far as what we say and what can actually be offensive.