The Woman-Identified Woman

"The Woman-Identified Woman" is a foundational manifesto from the lesbian feminist movement of the 1970s, emphasizing that a woman’s identity and worth are rooted in her own experience and connections with other women, rather than male approval or societal expectations. It promotes self-awareness, independence, and solidarity among women, advocating for women to define themselves outside traditional gender roles and to create a community based on shared identity and mutual support. This idea was influential in inspiring women to embrace their identities authentically and to challenge existing patriarchy and gender norms.