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 identies 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 existances, it did not matter who they were close to. Society could not think any less of them then it already did!
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" becasue they have the traits discussed. |
