Discuss early identity construction, such as the diaries of Anne Lister or the impact of the Stonewall uprising . 3. Identity & Community

State the central argument of your paper (e.g., how lesbian identity has shifted from a hidden subculture to a more visible, diverse community in the 21st century). 2. Historical Context

Briefly explain the origin of the term "lesbian" (linked to the poet Sappho of Lesbos ) and its evolving meaning.