• ArcticPrincess@lemmy.world
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      1 month ago

      In places with high rates of intra-male violence—most of the world throughout most of history—your reputation for masculinity protects you from opportunistic attacks. Being perceived as gay can undermine that reputation.

    • DJDarren@thelemmy.club
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      I have rainbow laces in my work boots and a rainbow lanyard for my office pass. Pretty sure the guys at work think I’m bi at the very least because they know I’m married to a woman.

      Funny thing is, I kinda am. Fucked if I’m actually telling any of those cunts though.