What do you think about the critique that butch and femme stereotypes are an attempt to enforce heteronormativity in queer relationships?

After watching/reading/listening to these materials, explain what you understand as the intersection of gender and sexuality with regard to gender nonconformity. How is it presented in the media? How is it present in real life?
In this module, you’ve been thinking about part of the reason why gay men are also oppressed is because of the stereotype that they are feminine. Why is that dangerous to them? What is the intersection of gender and sexuality for men?
Butch and femme labels are now considered less important to the identity of women who love other women, and a lot of lesbian women now would likely say they fall somewhere in between or be reluctant to use those labels at all, but in the past, they were essential to their belonging in the queer community. Why was that? What do you think about the critique that butch and femme stereotypes are an attempt to enforce heteronormativity in queer relationships? (Hint: reference the article “The Renegades” in this module if you’re not sure about that one)
Why do you think these “ring of keys” moments are powerful? Think back to the module on race where were considered the damaging impacts on Black women when their representations in media were full of stereotypes. Do you think a similar phenomenon exists in queer communities?