[DISCUSSION] The Marketing of Male Homosexuality in Asia

[feelin_blu]

Mods, I hope this is ok. If it isn't, please delete it and I apologize. I figured it would be fine since much of my paper has to do with Kangteuk and other such couplings.

Wondering what's up with the subject of this entry? Well, for my final research paper in my Anthropology of Gender, Sexuality, and the Body, I decided to tackle a subject I've

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[cynicalxcharm]

That is interesting! I've never really been into that sort of thing. The whole guy-guy idea doesn't really turn me on. But it's cute, I think.

Plus, if we love a specific guy in a band, it's much easier to accept that they may be with another gorgeous/talented guy, than it is to see them with another woman, lol. We girls can't compare ourselves with the guys they are paired with, but it'd be kind of depressing if I saw Ryeowook with some perfect, plastic celebrity rather than, say, Yesung or Sungmin (haha). A blow to the self-esteem, you know?

But, that's just me^^

[acidic_lipstick]

oh wow. this is really interesting!

I'd love to read your report when you're finished~

[microlight]

Ahah, I took a class on fandom and we spent a whole unit discussing slash and why it was so appealing! If you need sources, you might look at this book--that's what we used in class and it was really interesting. There's a whole chapter on slash. Of course, it mostly focuses the Western fandom, but it might be helpful anyway?

(In looking for that book I also stumbled across this crazy book list, but that might not be as helpful to you.)

The academic study of fandom is one of my major, major nerdy turn-ons, so I'm really excited that you're doing this. Good luck!