2007-10-06 13:08:27 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Cultures & Groups ➔ Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender
There is nothing mannerism that is specific or unique to homosexuals, except for the fact that they are attracted to the same sex. That being said, there are a number of physical mannerism which are prevalent (but not constant in homosexual culture. I.E., higher-pitched voices, meticulous dressing habits, hyper-sensitivity to conflict. In lesbians you quite often find masculine voices, masculine style of dress, masculine haircuts, and often a distrust or dislike of heterosexual men.
Sociologists could attribute this to a culture attempting to emulate another culture, and in the process of doing this, copying some of the more apparent and obvious characteristics of the other group. As opposed to copying the subtle intricacies.
2007-10-06 13:18:29 · answer #1 · answered by Billie G 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
In my experience gay men who hang out in bars tend to have higher pitch voices because it carries better over the music. The same however could be said about non-gay clubbers.
But there are no mannerisms that are unique to gay people. My gay partner is gruff looking, masculine, messy and wears the worst clothing.
2007-10-06 22:07:13 · answer #2 · answered by James P 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm not sure there are any. There are some stereotypical gestures and mimes, some cliche expressions, but they are just that: stereotypes. In fact, there are some very macho men who are completely gay, and there are some rather effeminate men who are completely straight. Have you seen the movie "Glen or Glenda," or "Ed Wood"? He was the director who made (and acted in) Glen or Glenda. Johnny Depp, a man millions of women lust after, played the role. He also wore some very convincing drag in an episode of 21 Jump Street, which raises another point: what about someone who is acting for one reason or another, rather than really being gay?
Face it: gay people are all different, just like all people are different. See the individual, not the stereotype.
2007-10-06 13:16:11 · answer #3 · answered by auntb93 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Any mannerism is potential in all people. To imply that gay people have unique mannerisms is as nonsensical as to imply that people with long fingers or roman noses have them.
2007-10-06 13:15:56 · answer #4 · answered by Lunerousse 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The only one that is true to all gay men is that they get with other men.
Not all gay people act the same.
2007-10-06 13:15:40 · answer #5 · answered by ren 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
What are some mannerisms that are exclusive to straight people? There is no exclusiveness to anyone or any orientation.
2007-10-07 20:50:19 · answer #6 · answered by jeremybradley2562 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
short hair is good for a few people, others, not. it depends exactly what u look like
2017-02-28 12:22:59 · answer #7 · answered by Brenda 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I've experienced mine both ways too... but my husband prefers it short... he in no way complains when I grow it very long, but is always all over him self w/the complements when I cut it off
2017-01-20 02:29:48 · answer #8 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Not everyone is alike you cant make generalizations like that.
Well...you could...but that would make you kind of unintelligent
2007-10-06 13:11:00 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋
They like each others' backsides?
2007-10-06 13:11:27 · answer #10 · answered by ssncnmks 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋