Thato Marule🏳️‍🌈

I might be wrong, but I think this whole “rebranding” thing goes hand in hand with the way feminine gay men are treated in society and how they’re often not taken as seriously. If a gay man presents as more masculine, he’s more likely to be taken seriously and respected, even within the gay community. There’s almost this idea that a gay person who displays traditionally masculine or heterosexual traits is praised and respected more than someone who is openly feminine. It’s quite misogynistic when you think about it, because femininity is so often treated as inferior or lower-ranking compared to masculinity. I hope that makes sense.