WomanIdentified
Womanidentified (often written as woman-identified or woman-identified woman) is a term used in feminist and LGBTQ+ discourse to describe a stance or identity in which a person defines themselves primarily through their relationships with women and through women-centered values, rather than through male-defined roles or identities. The concept is closely associated with the idea that women’s identities can be rooted in solidarity, shared experience, and mutual regard among women.
Origins and meaning: The phrase gained prominence in the early 1970s within lesbian feminist activism. The
Scope and interpretation: In its original context, the term reflected a political stance that emphasized female
Criticism and evolving usage: Critics have argued that the concept can risk essentializing womanhood or excluding
See also: Lesbian feminism, Radicalesbians, Feminist theory.