History of Feminism
In reply to the discussion: Thoughts on “Sextremism” [View all]ismnotwasm
(41,976 posts)Yes, even Gay men. I've been to drag shows with overweight full bearded men in drag, not giving a shit, standing next to a beautiful prima donna. And drag is what? Traditionally female Attire. I always thought drag shows were a something of a dichotomy, revealing as well as reviling and at the same time promoting the objectification of women, exposing as ridiculous imposed societal roles at the same time reinforcing them.
Leather says something different, of course.
Still, I remember reading an article a few years back talking about the loss of male Gay culture, as being Gay becomes more mainstream. The art and beauty borne out of rejection and pain. Something like that.
While I'm very sorry to hear about this, I don't agree it's the same discussion, the brutal suppression of homosexuality and the brutal and demeaning objectification of women are closely related, but NOT the same thing.