lesbian feminism

a type of feminism that emphasizes the sociopolitical meaning of lesbianism. Beyond the implications that lesbianism may have for women’s right to control their own sexuality, it is suggested that lesbianism is the ultimate rejection of patriarchy. See also lesbian separatism.

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January 23rd 2025

analogies test

a test of the participant’s ability to comprehend the relationship between two items and then extend that relationship to a different situation: For example, paintbrush is to paint as pen is to ___.