Society still views lesbianism as an abnormality. The language itself reflects this prejudice. Many lesbians themselves are pressured into believing that they are abnormal. This causes a lot of emotional problems. Lesbianism is common, especially in the urban centres, they explained.
Prejudices even influence large sections of the left.
Coming out is an important political act at this stage of the movement. It helps develop a base in which to organise, as it did in the western movement in the '70s. A lesbian band can play an important role in this process. The organised movement is small and is still finding its feet, but lesbian groups exist in several of the major cities. In addition, there are several women's organisations which have lesbian collectives organised within their structures.