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[rm]

I don't have time right now, but I know some of you must:

http://www.thedailybeast.com/blogs-and-stories/2009-04-21/how-male-bisexuality-got-cool/

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[sethg]

I don't think the arrow of causation goes in that direction, because there have been lots of historical cultures (and, I assume, a few contemporary ones) where platonic male-male affection is accepted or even lauded, but actual homosexual behavior was still regarded as a horrible crime.

[rm.livejournal.com]

Try any strictly sex-segregated society for one.

In redstapler's defense though, I think the arrow of causation could go that way in our society, because we try make everything about sex.

[sethg]

Could it be precisely the opposite: since being gay is more socially acceptable now, straight and straight-tending-to-bi men are less afraid of seeming gay?