In the here and now, there is still much homophobia in our society: being looked at in an intimidating or shaming way when holding their same-sex partner’s hand in the streets hearing homophobic people making complaints when gay characters appear on television being asked inappropriate sexual questions at a party that would never be asked to a heterosexual person having to carefully select a holiday destination that is gay-friendly. Many gay men will have endured homophobic bullying at school whilst teachers turned a blind eye having parents not understanding or accepting their sexual orientation or a difficult and painful coming out process. This is for a good reason any signs of vulnerability and imperfection feel dangerous in a heteronormative world where there is a high likelihood to be rejected and criticised. ![]() It highly prizes sexual potency, perfect bodies, and youth.
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