Lesbian facts for kids

A lesbian is a woman who is romantically attracted to other women. This means a woman who loves and forms relationships with other women.

Families with Lesbian Parents

Many lesbian couples wish to have children and create families. To raise children, they sometimes adopt them. Some lesbian couples also have their own biological children.

Images for kids

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  The Ladies of Llangollen, Eleanor Butler and Sarah Ponsonby. These two women had a devoted relationship and lived together for 51 years in Wales.

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  Radclyffe Hall's image appeared in many newspapers when her book The Well of Loneliness was discussed.

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  Harlem resident Gladys Bentley was known for her blues songs about her relationships with women.

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  During World War II, women had more opportunities in jobs and the military. This helped shape lesbian culture.

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  The first edition of The Ladder magazine in 1957. It was sent to many women in San Francisco.

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  Ellen DeGeneres with her Emmy Award in 1997. When she publicly shared her identity, it greatly changed how lesbians were shown in Western media.

See also

In Spanish: Lesbianismo para niños