Lesbian-identified
One who identifies in whole or in part as a lesbian. Because of the diversity of experiences of inviduals who self-identify as lesbian, the term encompasses a wide range of invidual life histories, as well as genders. Primarily, the term embraces those with strong ties and history within the lesbian community who wish and does not apply, as rule, to male-bodied gynophilic crossdressers.
As well as female-bodied and exclusively homosexual women, the term lesbian-identified may encompass gynophlic, bisexual or pansexual transwomen, or female-bodied bisexual or pansexual women, a group which includes some (but not all) and transmen of various sexual orientations, as well as those who consider themselves off the traditional gender spectrum. At the other extreme, some women may identify themselves as lesbians, but not as dykes.
Self-identification not equalling acceptance, often bisexual and transwomen have felt somewhat marginalized from the lesbian community. Others, however, have felt fully accepted and welcomed.