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Stud Lesbians, Explained | Autostraddle

If I could go back 14+ years to tell my closeted and shy, high school self that in the future I’d be writing an article explaining what a stud is — I would tell me to firstly keep it down, and secondly to just private message me on Myspace (or email me at [email protected]) to continue this conversation.

The early aughts were a wild and exciting time. The internet was getting more social with more websites, forums, and communities popping up every day exposing me to new queer worlds I could explore in the semi-privacy of my home. As much as I obsessed over any queer content I could find, I still felt detached due to the lack of Black queer women — especially masculine identifying ones. There were Black entertainers like Queen Latifah and Da Brat, that I thought might be queer, and I watched films like Stranger Inside and connected slightly with the character Treasure played by Yolanda Ross; but those artists weren’t confirmed queer at the time, and Treasure was a fictional person — so I still felt that queer disconnect.

It wasn’t until I started high school in the fall of 2003 that I saw openly queer, masculine Black women in person. I went from not knowing any queer people — regardless of race — to seeing a whole hall of studs in my high school and I was in quiet awe of just how unapologetic they were! Studs are some of the most easily recognized queer people in our community, and because of that they often deal with the most hate. Before I keep going let’s get into my quick definition.

Ok so — wtf is a

Stud lesbian?

The Kris Definition:

Stud (stəd) — A Black masculine identifying lesbian. Not all Black masculine identifying lesbians consider themselves studs, but all studs are most certainly Black. Stud is racially specific because it was created by Black lesbians to differentiate their experiences from their white counterparts and express gender roles developed within the Black community.

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synonyms: Masculine of center (MOC), AG, Staddy, Studsband, and my personal identifier — diet stud.

“Though she was drawn to her through her nearly perfect sports bra selfie — she stayed with her because of her strong attraction to the stud aesthetic and the blend of her style, her charm… and her commanding demeanor.“

The mannerisms, The charm, The Swag, and The Style. Studs (who are thrice marginalized folks) are in part influenced by the Black cishet men in our lives and the Black community — hence why stud is a racially specific term. The Black community laid the blueprint on how to create a rich culture from nothing within a society that excels at devaluing, exploiting, and misunderstanding people who don’t fit the “norm.” All of this adds to the importance of not allowing non-Black MOC lesbians with zero stud lived experiences, to co-opt or erase this inherently Black identity in the lesbian community — both IRL and in the hashtags of the virtual TikTok community and beyond.

Many studs may have unknowingly formed their masculinity (and femininity) in the sacred spaces where their cishet family and friends were allowed to be their full selves. The weekend kickbacks, family reunions, the church, and even the club. Places, where everyone wore their absolute best to dance, eat, talk shit, and commune after what may have been a heavy-laden week. These spaces revealed how Black men engaged with Black women and with each other, young studs to be watched (and often internalized) masculinity playing out in real-time. Watching how these men would sweet-talk women, how they asserted their dominance, and even how they joked around with each other. Those influences and learnings — the good and bad — later allowed them (us) to create a distinct queer identity that felt more authentic to who they were in the world.

How to spot a

Stud lesbian

It used to be pretty rigid on who could consider themself a stud. How “hard” you were, how many girls you could turn or get at, and how fly you were all part of the criteria. In my previously small queer 00’s world, stud identifiers included:

  • The latest & flyest streetwear
  • Jordans or Foams
  • Sharp Church Suits & button-ups
  • A Brush cut / the waviest waves / fades / locs
  • Snapbacks & durags
  • And many other looks that were popular for the time in early aughts Black masculine culture

Some of those same identifiers exist for today’s younger studs (Jordans are forever) — but thankfully the style and presentation have GREATLY expanded. Today’s studs, daddies, and MOC’s like Danielle Cooper, Young Ezee, DJ Dapper, Miriam Hyman, and, of course, Lena Waithe are just a few who are showing the range on what we can look like. There will however always be at least one designer sports bra, tank top, and/or boxer brief selfie on a stud profile — complete with a lip bite, squinty eye, or an angled head turn.

Final thoughts

The gift and curse of the internet is that it has allowed our queer world to grow — and the stud world certainly has along with it. We’ve realized we don’t have to look to cishet masculinity to define what masculinity is and that’s big growth because frankly, why should we let the cishet boys/men define us? I’ll give a lot of credit to Gen Z (shout out to TikTok creator TheTylerJean in the video above) — they have brought fresh energy to the community as they have been able to fully be themselves at an earlier age. New identities, thoughts, and revelations on what masculinity is (and can be) have become more visible with the help of their fearless generation.

It’s spilled over into others, older generations of studs are unlearning the toxic masculine traits of their past. Embracing feminine traits we feel most comfortable with, expressing feelings openly, challenging lesbian relationship norms (I love seeing stud for stud relationships & studs carrying babies!), and doing all this and more without fear of losing our masculine identity.

It’s a stud renaissance y’all — and It’s a beautiful thing to behold.

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Kris Chesson

Kris is a VA native with roots in DC and the Bay Area. As a reformed shy kid, Kris has found her voice by sharing, centering, and celebrating her experiences as a Black Queer folks. When she’s not working as an Account Manager at HER Social App and co-hosting the Bad Queers Podcast @badqueerspod, she enjoys filling her belly with pho, ramen, or any non-American foods, binging documentaries, and enjoying time with her family and friends. You can follow Kris on IG @kris.chess and on Twitter @kidnamedkris

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    Stud

    Spectrum or Umbrella

    Culture-specific identities

    Attracted to

    Same as lesbian

    Attraction type

    Same as lesbian

    Different from

    • Butch
    • Boi

    Stud is a culture-specific identity that is often defined as a black masculine lesbian. As such, it is meant to be an identity label that is exclusively used by black people.[1][2][3][4][5][6][7][8] It is also sometimes used to refer to masculine Latinx lesbians, though this is relatively rare compared to it being used as an exclusively black label. [7]

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    Contents

    • 1 Etymology
    • 2 Community
      • 2.1 History
      • 2.2 Distinction
        • 2.2.1 Butch
        • 2.2.2 Boi
      • 2.3 Controversy
    • 3 References

    Etymology

    Stud as an identity can be traced back to its first usages in the 1960s. However, the specific reasoning for using the word "stud" for this identity is unknown.[1][7]

    Community

    History

    The word stud as a label originates from the latter part of the 20th century, specifically to the 1960s. At that point, working-class black lesbians created stud and other identities for themselves. This is believed to be a reaction to how lesbian feminism at the time was mostly represented by and focused on white women at the expense of lesbians of color. Hence the creation of labels like stud and fish as similar but separate labels from butch and femme respectively.[1][7]

    In particular, one of the earliest published mentions of stud was in a 1965 thesis published by Washington University. During the 2000s, it was noted that stud was more widely used in the black community instead of butch.[7][8]

    Distinction

    Butch

    Main article: Butch

    Stud is similar to butch, since both terms are often summarized as being for masculine lesbians. However, stud is not intended to be interchangeable with butch. This is mostly due to stud being made exclusively for black lesbians, and is still considered an exclusive identity.[1][4][7][8]

    Boi

    Main article: Boi

    Both stud and boi are culture-specific identities intended for women of color. While stud is specifically meant for black lesbians, boi is a label for women of color in general. Boi is often used by women of color who are young, masculine, and queer to some degree.[9][10]

    Controversy

    Most controversies related to stud involve its appropriation by white lesbians. As mentioned previously, stud is an identity that is meant to be exclusively used by black lesbians. While it is similar to butch, it is meant to be a separate label that is not equivalent or interchangeable with butch. [1][6][7][8] As a result, there has been backlash and criticism against white butches who attempt to label themselves as studs, especially on social media websites such as TikTok.[6][7][8]

    References

    1. ↑ 1.01.11.21.31.4 "Origin of The Stud: Black Queer History" (05-11-2020). shadesofnoir.org.uk. Shades of Noir. (Archived on March 29, 2022).
    2. ↑ Laura Lane-Steele: "Studs and Protest-Hypermasculinity: The Tomboyism within Black Lesbian Female Masculinity" (05-10-2011). tandfonline.com. Journal of Lesbian Studies. (Archived on March 8, 2021).
    3. ↑ Siobhan Brooks: "Staying in the Hood: Black Lesbian and Transgender Women and Identity Management in North Philadelphia" (20-04-2016). tandfonline.com. Journal of Homosexuality. (Archived on June 22, 2022).
    4. ↑ 4.04.1 Meilin Miller: "The Impact of Patriarchy on Stud Lesbians" (2021). digitalcommons.hollins.edu. Hollins University. (Archived on May 15, 2021).
    5. ↑ Mignon R. Moore: "Lipstick or Timberlands? Meanings of Gender Presentation in Black Lesbian Communities" (2006). journals.uchicago.edu. University of California. (Archived on June 22, 2022).
    6. ↑ 6.06.16.2 Kris Chesson: "Stud Lesbians, Explained" (18-08-2021). autostraddle.com. Autostraddle. (Archived on December 9, 2021).
    7. ↑ 7.07.17.27.37. 47.57.67.7 Robyn Exton: "Stud Lesbian Meaning" (29-02-2020). weareher.com. HER. (Archived on June 3, 2022).
    8. ↑ 8.08.18.28.38.4 Sarah Prager: "Dear White Lesbians: You Are Not Studs" (10-03-2020). taggmagazine.com. Tagg Magazine. (Archived on May 27, 2022).
    9. ↑ "LGBTQ+ Terminology / Vocabulary Prime". nyp.org. NewYork-Presbyterian. (Archived on March 21, 2022).
    10. ↑ Evan Urquhart: "Boi definition: How the once queer term is going mainstream" (21-10-2020). slate.com. Slate. (Archived on April 11, 2022).

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    The abbreviation starting with capital letters LGBT has been used in Russia in one way or another since the 90s and came to us from the English language. At all times, it included people of a wide range of sexual orientations, as well as those whose gender identity did not correspond to that assigned at birth.

    We offer to understand the term in more detail.

    How does the abbreviation LGBTQIAPP+ stand for and where do the new letters come from? nine0009

    Recently, on the Internet, you can find a variety of options - LGBTQ + , LGBTQIAP + and even LGBTQIAPP + . What does all this mean?

    The original four letters in the acronym LGBT stand for lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender people. But what comes next?

    So, the letters mean the following identity and sexual orientations:

    Q - queer (from the English queer)

    This umbrella term refers to any person whose gender identity does not match the one assigned at birth. Also, this word is often used to refer to people who are somehow related to the LGBTQ community. nine0005

    I - intersex people

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    Incorrect: homosexual

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    We say heterosexual, not heterosexual, right? nine0005

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    Incorrect: using sexual orientation as a label or insult

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    Wrong: transgender, trans, transgender (as a noun)

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    The Rainbow Flag: Color Deciphering

    The Rainbow Flag, a symbol of the LGBT movement around the world, was designed by Gilbert Baker, an American artist and gay activist who died in 2017.

    After serving in the army, Baker traveled to San Francisco in 1972, where he met Harvey Milk, a famous activist who made the struggle for civil rights for homosexuals the basis of his political platform (you may even have watched the 2008 film Harvey Milk with Sean Penom in the title role). nine0005

    Milk became the first openly gay man in US history to win an elected political office in the San Francisco City Legislature. In November 1978, he was killed, but shortly before his tragic death, he managed to ask the 25-year-old Baker to create a flag for the growing LGBT movement.

    There are many theories why the rainbow has become that most recognizable symbol, but there is one, the most common one. On the night of June 28, 1969, the famous Stonewall Riots began at the Stonewall Inn gay bar on Christopher Street in New York. These clashes are often cited as the first time in history that members of the LGBTQ community have resisted a government-mandated system of persecution of homosexuals. nine0005

    A few days before this historic event, the famous Hollywood actress and singer Judy Garland, known for her role as Dorothy in the movie The Wizard of Oz and the song "Over the Rainbow" from there, died. ). Garland was one of the first "icons" of the LGBTQ movement, so many of those who gathered on the night of June 28 at the Stonewall Inn bar came there straight from the funeral of their beloved artist.

    “We needed something beautiful, something ours. The rainbow is great, all the more reflective of our diversity in terms of race, gender, age, and so on. ” - Baker later explained his choice.

    By the way, the LGBTQ flag does not quite repeat the classic rainbow - it lacks blue. It consists of six horizontal stripes, where each color, according to the author's idea, was a symbol of one or another of the most important components of human existence:

    Red - life;

    Orange - healing;

    Yellow - Sun;

    Green - nature;

    Blue - harmony;

    Violet - human spirit.

    Sometimes you can see a variation with pink, symbolizing sexuality, as well as turquoise - this is art.

    Updated version of the LGBTQIAPP+ flag: black and brown stripes

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    “In 1978, artist Gilbert Baker designed the original rainbow flag, an iconic symbol of LGBTQ+ unity. Since then, a lot has changed. Many good things have happened, but much remains to be done. Especially when it comes to recognizing that the LGBTQ+ community is not just about white people. To reinforce this theme, we have expanded the colors of the flag to include black and brown. This may seem like a small step. But together we can make great strides towards a truly inclusive society, a society where everyone is equal.” nine0136

    However, there is also a more recent version with the colors of the transgender flag. The latter was created in 1999 by Monica Helms and features blue and pink stripes that refer to the male and female gender respectively, while white is a non-binary symbol. The flag is intended to indicate the equivalence of all gender forms.

    Perhaps it can be considered the latest version of the LGBTQ flag at the moment.

    Playboy founder Hugh Hefner believed that freedom in the country is impossible without the freedom to express one's sexuality. He always fought against archaic views, as well as any manifestations of discrimination, especially nationalism and homophobia. Few people know, but his work in this area has been recognized by historians as one of the most influential in the field of the gay rights movement. nine0005

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    By the way, not so long ago we published a translation of one of his latest statements on this topic, given on the eve of the US elections in 2017.

    In the same 2017, Playboy made the first French transgender model Inès Rau its Playmate of the Month. The editors of the magazine collected comments from people online and compared them with the letters they received after the release of the magazine with Jenny Jackson, the first black "Girl of the Month".

    LGBTQ+ community flag guide

    As you know, certain groups within the LGBTQ+ community have their own flags. In this article, we will introduce you to the flags that are used in the community today.

    Of course, it is very important to know the history of the LGBTQ+ community. Especially if you yourself are a member of the community or are trying to become its ally. Understanding what these or those flags are is extremely useful. So, for example, the presence of certain stickers or flags on windows or indoors may indicate a safe and favorable environment for members of the LGBTQ+ community. nine0005

    In this article, we are going to talk about the flags you should know about in the LGBTQ+ community.

    1. Gilbert Baker Pride Flag

    American artist, designer and activist Gilbert Baker created this flag as a symbol of the LGBT community in 1978. He viewed the rainbow as a natural flag from the sky, so he used eight colors for the stripes. Each color has its own meaning. Hot pink symbolizes sex, red is life, orange is healing, yellow is sunlight, green is nature, turquoise is art, indigo is serenity, and purple is spirit. nine0005

    It is worth noting that gay politician Harvey Milk suggested that this flag should be invented. Milk said at the time that he thought queer people " needed something positive to celebrate our love for ." Then, several changes were made to the flag, which eventually led us to the modern rainbow flag.

    2. The Rainbow Flag (also known as the Pride Flag or Freedom Flag)

    Harvey Milk was killed in 1978 and demand for the rainbow flag increased as people wanted to show their support. Next year at the parade 19'79 Baker asked a San Francisco company to mass-produce rainbow flags. However, some colors were not available, so they were no longer used. This is probably the most famous rainbow flag in society at the moment. In addition, this flag is often perceived as the official flag for the entire LGBTQ+ community, but it is not universal.

    3. Philadelphia Rainbow Flag with more colors

    This flag was created in 2017. It was developed by the Tierney PR agency in Philadelphia, led by American civil rights activist Amber Hykes. Black and brown lines have been added to highlight the racial diversity of the LGBTQ+ community. nine0005

    4. Bisexual Pride Flag (Bisexual Flag)

    In 1998, Michael Page designed the Bisexual Pride Flag, modeled after the Rainbow Flag, to provide greater visibility and symbolism for the unification of the bisexual community. He wanted to increase the visibility of bisexuals in the world and within the LGBTQ+ community. The main idea of ​​the flag was that purple is barely noticeable among pink and blue. This represented the invisibility of bisexuals among the LGBTQ+ community.

    5. Pansexual pride flag (pansexual flag)

    A pansexual person is a person who is attracted to people regardless of their gender. The pink line represents attraction to women. The yellow line denotes attraction to those who identify themselves outside the binary system. The blue line represents attraction to men. The flag was created in 2010 on Tumblr to distinguish pansexuality from bisexuality.

    6. Demisexual flag

    A demisexual person is a person who experiences sexual attraction only when he feels a strong emotional connection with another person. The black triangle represents asexuality, while the gray stripe combines asexuality and demisexuality. The white line represents sexuality as such, and the purple line represents the very idea of ​​community. This flag was created by the Asexual Visibility and Education Network (AVEN) forum. nine0005

    8. Genderfluid flag

    Genderfluid refers to people who do not perceive their gender as uniquely male or female, and whose gender identity is constantly (or often) changing. The pink line represents femininity. The white line represents the absence of gender. The purple line is a combination of masculinity and femininity. The black line represents all genders, including those that correspond to neither femininity nor masculinity. The blue line represents masculinity. This flag was designed by JJ Poole in 2012. nine0005

    9. Intersex flag

    Intersex is a term used to describe people who are born with biological variations in sex characteristics that do not fit into categories of men and women. Intersex International Australia designed this flag in 2013 using colors "that symbolize life beyond the binary". Purple and yellow are used because they are considered gender-neutral and conflict with the typical gender colors of blue and pink. The circle in the center symbolizes the integrity, completeness and potential of intersex people. This flag was designed by Morgan Carpenter. nine0005

    10. Flag of transgender people

    A transgender person is a person whose gender identity does not match the one assigned to them at birth. The light blue stripes represent the traditional "masculine color". The light pink stripes represent the traditional "feminine color". The white stripe represents intersex people, those in transition, or people who consider themselves gender neutral. The flag was designed by trans woman Monica Helms in 1999. nine0005

    11. Lesbian flag (Lesbian flag)

    This flag appeared in 2018. The flag was designed by Emily Gwen. The red line represents the gender mismatch. The dark orange line represents independence. The light orange line represents the community idea. The white line represents a unique relationship with femininity. The light pink line represents tranquility and peace. The dark pink line represents love and sex. And the purple line represents femininity. nine0005

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    12. Gay flag

    A flag that unites gays. The dark green line represents the community idea. The teel line symbolizes healing. The light green line represents joy. The white line represents trans people, non-binary and non-conforming people. The light blue line represents love. The blue line represents courage. And the dark purple line symbolizes diversity.

    13. Non-binary flag (flag of non-binary people)

    Non-binary people are people whose gender identity (self-definition, sense of self) is neither masculine nor feminine. The non-binary flag was created in 2014 by activist Kai Rowan. The yellow line denotes those whose gender is outside the binary system and not associated with it. The white line represents people of many or all genders. The purple line represents those whose gender identity is somewhere between masculine and feminine, or a mixture of the two. The black line represents people outside of gender. nine0005

    14. Polysexual flag (polysexual flag)

    Polysexuals are people who are attracted to many genders, but not necessarily to all. For example, a polysexual person may be attracted to all genders except men. The polysexual flag has three stripes. Pink denotes attraction to women. Green - attraction to those who do not identify themselves within the gender binary. Blue - attraction to men.

    15. Asexual flag (asexual flag)

    Asexuality is a term commonly used to describe those who experience a lack of sexual desire and/or a low level of sexual desire for others. This flag was also coined at the Asexual Visibility and Education Network (AVEN) forum in 2010. At the time, the community stated that they wanted to "have a symbol that belongs to all of us. " The black line represents asexuality. The gray line represents asexuality and demisexuality at the same time. The white line is partners and allies. The purple line represents the community idea. nine0005

    16. Genderqueer flag

    People who self-identify as genderqueer may designate themselves as male and female, or as someone who is completely outside the gender binary. Some want to have certain traits of the opposite gender, not all of the characteristics; others, on the contrary, want everything. In fact, they can combine almost all possible genders, including queers. The lavender line is a mixture of "blue" and "pink", representing androgyny and people who identify with a mixture of femininity and masculinity. The white line represents agender people. The green line represents people who identify outside of and without reference to the gender binary. nine0005

    17. Demiboy person flag

    Demiboy is a non-binary gender identity that describes someone who partially identifies as a boy or a man. The term "demiboy" only speaks of gender identity, but does not convey any information about the gender assigned to someone at birth. Demiboy can be cisgender or transgender. The gray lines represent a partial relationship with gender. The blue lines represent the typical color for masculinity or masculinity. And the white line represents gender neutrality. nine0005

    18. Demigirl person flag

    Demigirl non-binary gender identity describes someone who partially identifies with a girl or woman. The term refers solely to gender identity, but does not convey any information about the gender assigned to a person at birth. Demigirl can be cisgender or transgender. The gray lines represent a partial relationship with gender. Pink lines represent the typical color of femininity. The white line also represents gender neutrality. nine0005

    19. Agender flag (agender flag)

    An agender is a person who does not identify with the idea or experience of any particular gender. Agender people can have both male and female biological sex, while identifying themselves as a person without gender.

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