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MelaphantMorada t1_j6ai3fg wrote
Reply to comment by IllinoisWoodsBoy in Dickens' David Copperfield: Were men more affectionate with each other in the 18th century? by angelojann
I completely agree with this. I don’t think that the term homophobic really fits because there are plenty of people who don’t fear or hate gay people but are part of a religion where it’s viewed as sinful, therefore they don’t want to be associated as gay. Both straight and gay people do this where any form of affection beyond what is considered “standard” in today’s western modern world can be looked at or perceived as gay or someone being in the closet and too afraid to say anything. I’ve definitely heard this sentiment from people across the sexuality spectrum and it’s sad. If people just minded their business and weren’t so quick to judge simple affection, I don’t think it would be as stigmatized
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