ELI5: Explain Like I'm 5

Lesbian feminism

Lesbian feminism is a way of thinking and acting that says girls and women who like other girls and women should be treated the same as boys and men. Feminism means believing that everyone deserves to be treated fairly, no matter what their gender is.

Some people are born feeling attracted to people of the same gender, this means they are gay, lesbian, bisexual or queer. A lesbian feminist thinks that society should let them love who they want to love and be happy. They also think that all people should have the same opportunities and rights, like going to school or work, owning property, being free from abuse and violence, or having a say in how laws are made.

Lesbian feminism grew out of the women's movement in the 1960s and 1970s. Back then, many women were fighting for their rights, like the right to vote, get an education or a job, and to control their own bodies. But they found out that even if they achieved some of these rights, they were still being discriminated against and made to feel inferior just because they were girls or women. Lesbian feminists wanted to challenge this discrimination and create a better world for all girls and women, including those who loved other girls and women.

So, in short, lesbian feminism is about fighting for equality and justice for girls and women who love other girls and women. It's a way of saying that everyone deserves love, respect, and freedom, no matter what their gender or sexual orientation is.