McIntosh 1996
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- The 'homosexual role' - McIntosh 1996
- argued in western cultures, roles of homosexual men involve certain expectations or cultural characteristics
- the homosexual role may include effeminate mannerisms, higher voice & attention to appearance
- argued that once a male has accepted the label or identity of 'homosexual' he will start to fulfil these expectations
- the label actually creates this behaviour
- supported her argument by citing evidence of married men who see themselves as 'straight'
- these men were still attracted to other males
- do not exhibit any signs of homosexuality
- conversely males she studied who were 'out' did fulfil all of the expectations of a homosexual role
- argued in western cultures, roles of homosexual men involve certain expectations or cultural characteristics
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