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Queerty
1 month ago
Black Lives Matter

"We're into MEN not sissies!": This flag for "masculine gays" has everyone rolling their eyes

Creating a flag to represent marginalized masculine gays led to backlash within the LGBTQ+ community, emphasizing the need to combat homophobia within it. [ more ]
www.theguardian.com
2 months ago
Education

Labour to help schools develop male influencers to combat Tate misogyny

Labour aims to train young male influencers in schools to counter negative impact of individuals like Andrew Tate.
Young male mentors in schools can provide a powerful counterbalance to negativity online and shift discussions on growing up as a young man in modern Britain. [ more ]
www.nytimes.com
3 months ago
Music

Toby Keith Was More Than Mere Bluster

Toby Keith's career was defined by his patriotic and politically-charged songs after 9/11.
Keith's music often portrayed masculinity as a performance and incorporated humor. [ more ]
PinkNews | Latest lesbian, gay, bi and trans news | LGBTQ+ news
3 months ago
Marketing

Trans TikTok star claims 'declining masculinity' is getting 'out of control'

Ali C Lopez expresses frustration with declining masculinity in the dating world and wants a partner who can handle traditionally masculine tasks.
Lopez also criticizes men who expect women to go above and beyond in relationships and not contribute equally financially. [ more ]
San Francisco Bay Times
3 months ago
SF LGBT

J.C. Leyendecker: Picturing the Ideal Gay Man - San Francisco Bay Times

The Arrow Collar Man, created by clothing manufacturer and advertising agency, was a fictional character who became a national symbol of modern American manhood.
The Arrow Collar Man was modeled after Joseph C. Leyendecker's life partner, Charles Beach, and portrayed an image of elegant, sophisticated masculinity. [ more ]
Queerty
4 months ago
Design

Let's revisit that time NFL legend Lyle Alzado got pumped & then guzzled a gallon of milk

Lyle Alzado, former NFL player, was a prominent pitchman in the 1980s, appearing in commercials for various products.
One of his most notable commercials was for Hanes underwear, where he poked fun at his own masculinity. [ more ]
www.theguardian.com
4 months ago
Writing

It was a real trauma': the TS Eliot poetry prize winner on his turbulent upbringing

Jason Allen-Paisant wins the TS Eliot prize for poetry with his book Self-Portrait as Othello.
The book explores themes of masculinity, Black masculinity, and vulnerability, addressing questions about the character of Othello that are not addressed in the play. [ more ]
Queerty
4 months ago
NYC LGBT

Study finds vegetarian men are presumed less masculine & maybe "even gay". But why???

A significant portion of respondents believed that men who follow a plant-based diet were lacking in masculinity.
Male participants reported that vegan men are stereotypically physically weak and even gay. [ more ]
www.theguardian.com
5 months ago
Film

Film-maker Jess Kohl on banger racing and subverting expectations of masculinity'

A short film called A Mouthful of Petrol explores the world of banger racing and the bond between a father and son.
The film challenges traditional expectations of masculinity in a tough sport.
Director Jess Kohl gained the trust of the family through building a friendship before filming. [ more ]
Independent
6 months ago
Digital life

Why - with the birth of his sixth child - it's time for Gordon Ramsay to give up the 'tough guy' act

Gordon Ramsay is known for his blunt and outspoken personality
He has a large online following, particularly among those who admire traditional masculinity [ more ]
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