During a time when lesbians were seen as a threat to the feminist movement, the “Lavender Menace” was coined as an insult to refer to people who were both lesbians and feminists, with lavender representing their queer identities and menace representing the perceived threat. Like with most pejorative terms, it has become a phrase of empowerment for lesbians who understand the necessity of intersectional liberation.
Shop name and year of completion hand-painted on the back.
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Acrylic paint on wood, matte finish
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R E T U R N S: I do not accept returns and can arrange exchanges on a case-by-case basis - please contact me if you have any questions or are dissatisfied with your order.
During a time when lesbians were seen as a threat to the feminist movement, the “Lavender Menace” was coined as an insult to refer to people who were both lesbians and feminists, with lavender representing their queer identities and menace representing the perceived threat. Like with most pejorative terms, it has become a phrase of empowerment for lesbians who understand the necessity of intersectional liberation.
Shop name and year of completion hand-painted on the back.
_________
Acrylic paint on wood, matte finish
_________
R E T U R N S: I do not accept returns and can arrange exchanges on a case-by-case basis - please contact me if you have any questions or are dissatisfied with your order.
