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“Kissing the homies” and bromances: why we should rethink praising the normalization of male intimacy by straight men

by Juztin Bello, Copy Editor As a gay man I’ve always been fascinated by bromances — even just considering how bromance is a combination of “bro” and “romance” triggers something in me.  Bromances have shown prevalence in various media forms, including television, celebrity culture, sports, social media, studies on masculinity, and so on. In all cases where bromances are emphasized, a recurring narrative sees the celebration of men finally dismantling the negative perceptions around male affection that once saw men ashamed to be physically/emotionally close to one another.  In accordance with this, reports on how masculinity has been redefined emphasize…

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