Fag Hags- A Social Analysis / History
So is this a new phenomenon? In many cases yes, it is, at least
when it comes to the research done on the subject and the openness
given to it. Historically there was little opportunity for these
types of friendships to occur. Women were married off by their
fathers, and for the most part their lives were decided upon by
their husbands. Also, because Homosexuality was much less socially
acceptable, gay men were forced to keep their identities hidden. The
only place where such relationships have occurred for a significant
amount of time is in the arts and entertainment fields. Because
artists and performers were not considered an "actual" part of
society because of their "immoral", "strange", altogether TOO sexual
existences (LOL) it did not matter who they were close to. Society
could not think any less of them then it already did! (Malone 9).
I feel it is important to note that it is not necessarily true
that all sensitive "sissy" boys end up being gay or that all gay men
are sensitive. Yet it seems that most fag hags tend to associate
with more sensitive men that are seen by society as "Sissies"
because they have the traits discussed.
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