But at the same time, we often see "more" conflicts between lesbians and heterosexual men. So it's not exactly a two way street, although at times it may be.

And part of exists because homophobia has roots in misogyny. at least as it extends to establishing gender roles and relating to gender identity politics.

Gender roles are heavily stereotyped as part of the pink and blue conspiracy. This is for Girls. This is for Boys.

That to define yourself as male or female is not strictly of anatomy, but also behavior, social traits and interests.

And obviously, a reaction to that notion also applies to caricatures of sexuality and gender. As many people view gay males as weak, so in turn, they view women as being the weaker sex.

Identifying as queer often steps outside of the basic definition that defines homosexuality or bisexuality. It defies some of the institutionalized constructs of gender identity and roles.

Although it does not separate the socio-political issues involving gender by anatomy or by identity.

There are internalized and externalized separations and distinctions.

But from the social aspect — it comes from a place of being strangers in a strangeland. Neither one truly understands the other fully, however they often find mutual ground in their experiences and history.

And thus are sometimes able to bond, more so than they are with those in their own community, regulated by sexuality or gender.