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lesbian stereotypes  

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  • Exaggerated, oversimplified or negative beliefs about lesbians are common in the United States. As with other misconceptions about minority populations, stereotypes about lesbians are difficult to correct because they are widely circulated by the media, particularly through television and film. [Source: Encyclopedia of Gender and Society; Lesbian Stereotypes]

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