The word ‘dyke’ is thought to derive from a mid 19th-century derogatory term, ‘bulldyke’, but its exact origin is uncertain.

Like the word ‘queer’, ‘dyke’ has been reclaimed by the LGBT+ community. There is power in reclaiming a slur word because it makes the word worthless to outsiders who would use it against a particular community.

There is still some debate about whether or not 'dyke' is offensive and its use by people outside of the LGBT+ community is generally discouraged.

But it is also true to say that there is no substitute. ‘Lesbian’ is not an adequate substitute because it only describes a woman’s sexual orientation whereas ‘dyke’ also refers to her powerful masculine energy.

As one proud dyke put it, 'I’m not a lesbian. I don’t strictly identify as a woman, and I’m not transgender. I’m a dyke.'

The series celebrates the labels that help people express their individuality and define their place in the world.