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  • Essay / Analysis of “We Walk Alone” by Ann Aldrich - 717

    We often find that the stereotypical “butch” and “femme” couple is more visible than other lesbian relationships. However, that doesn't mean they don't exist. The ever-increasing popularity of the lesbian social sphere symbolizes both the difficulties and effects of identifying with such a label. The label or identity itself, although it distinctly separates lesbians from "normal" heterosexuals, begins to reveal pre-existing conflicts experienced by gay men: "there was always something wrong (Aldrich, 38 years old). " This quote implies the conditioned and ingrained belief that the "taboo" existence of homosexuality was more than just wrong, but unpleasant and something that society should view as an "anomaly." Sometimes this social reality for lesbians makes it difficult for them to “come out” and be visible. This experience is illustrated by the fact that “the repressed lesbian experiences a more difficult period, because she is less aware of her anomaly (Aldrich, 41 years old). » Furthermore, being able to clearly and precisely identify “the lesbian means meeting up close the many women she meets; to see her in her different backgrounds, hear her diverse voices, and familiarize yourself with the various facades of her different lives (Aldrich, 42). Here the presence of the "double life" is demonstrated to further analyze the lack of privileges that the lesbian community had, including the social aspect of their lives.