"Straight Acting" is when a gay person is not exhibiting any mannerisms that appear to fit an LGBTQ stereotype. For example a gay man who tries to fit in by avoiding seeming effeminate, or a lesbian who tries to avoid seeming overtly masculine.
Sunday, May 24, 2009
Word of the Gay: "Straight Acting"
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... how was this dude's picture chosen? Hahahaha.
He was a gay contestant on Survivor, but he didn't want anyone to know for fear he would be kicked off.
Ah, thank you!
Just pointing out that being a femme lesbian and being "straight acting" are different things. Being lesbian and being masculine are different things. Trying to change your gender presentation to fit a stereotype is just as constricting and uncomfortable as trying to hide your sexuality to fit the mainstream.
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