BREAKING DOWN STEREOTYPES IN THE LGBT LIFESTYLES....

Stereotypes of male homosexuality

Amongst the stereotypes of gay men are that they are promiscuous and advertise their availability such as wearing tight or very little clothing such as these men on a pride parade float in Rome.Gay men are most often equated interchangeably with women by the heterocentric mainstream, and are frequently stereotyped as being effeminate despite the fact that gender identity and sexual orientation are widely accepted to be distinct from each other.

The 'Flaming Queen' is a characterization that melds flamboyancy and effeminacy, making it almost the stock gay male character in Hollywood. Theatre, specifically Broadway musicals, are a component to another stereotype, the 'Show Queen.' The stereotype generalizes that all gay men listen to show tunes and are involved with the performing arts and crafts.

Skinny Jeans and Guyliner are common stereotypes of male homosexuality.


Appearance and mannerismsIn addition to being called effeminate, gay men are also identified with a lisp and/or a female-like tone and lilt.
Fashion, effeminacy and homosexuality have long been associated. A stereotype based on the visibility (within popular and consumer culture) of a reciprocal relationship between gay men and fashion; gay men who are visible in popular culture may purchase fashion as a means of expression; and gay men have high visibility within the industry creating said fashion. This has become a counter type in recent years with the arrival of mainstream shows such as Queer Eye for the Straight Guy.
The "Queer Eye" counter type has been criticized for its use of stereotypes to create a false impression of groundbreaking progress while simply reinforcing old, patronizing identity scripts and convenient generalizations with questionable validity

Designers, including Dolce & Gabbana, have made use of homoerotic imagery in their advertising. Some commentators argue this encourages the stereotype that gay men enjoy shopping.

GAY MEN DO TEND TO ENJOY SHOPPING!!!


Sex and relationships
A prevalent stereotype about gay men is that they are promiscuous and are either unwilling or unable to have enduring or long-term relationships. However, several surveys of gay men in the United States have shown that between 40 percent and 60 percent are involved in a steady relationship.
Research also suggests that a slightly higher proportion of lesbians than gay men may be in steady relationships. A 2007 study reported that two large population surveys found "the majority of gay men had similar numbers of unprotected sexual partners annually as straight men and women."

Stereotypes of lesbianism
Lesbians are most often seen falling into three types: butch, femme or lipstick lesbians. They are also stereotyped as being interested in traditionally masculine occupations, such as construction, the military, law enforcement, Major-League baseball or softball, or truck driving. Feminists are often portrayed as lesbians due to their perceived misandry, and as a result lesbians are often stereotyped as "man-haters" or radical feminists.

Stereotypes of bisexuality
Bisexuals are commonly stereotyped as promiscuous and deceitful, or bisexuality may be seen as a temporary condition when under the influence of alcohol or other drugs. They may be seen as being gays who are either in denial or lying about their sexual orientation. Conversely, some claim that everyone is bisexual, thus dismissing bisexuality, heterosexuality and homosexuality as distinct sexual orientations.

(I'm one of those people that feel EVERYONE is bi-sexual or could be/would be if given the right circumstance OR the right person.)

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