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Lesbian

A woman who is romantically, emotionally and/or physically attracted to other women. 

Liberation

The creation of relationships, organizations, collective spaces, communities and societies that are characterized by fairness, equity and the implementation of systems to allocate goods, services, rewards and benefits in ways that support the full humanity and participation of each person.

Lived Experience

People's personal experiences and narratives. Valuing lived experience means believing and acknowledging it as much as quantitative data. The concept as a criterion on meaning was developed by American sociologist Dr. Patricia Hill Collins.