Just when did this whole destinction between men and women start? Do we have to teach our children what`s manly and what`s girlish?
Who cares anyway? Why do we have to stick to these roles? Sometimes I wonder if they are necessary, and the more I think about it the more I`m convinced that you don`t need them. They don`t make you a better person.
This shot shows two friends of mine. The reactions of all the people who sat next to us showed me, how desperately some seem to need these gender roles, of which they cannot break free. Puzzlement, disgust, curiosity...
Well, I guess it`s still not manlike to sit on your male friend`s lap and touch him gently in public.
In our world, we play different roles in a different game.
6 responses
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Gary Fudge gave props (27 Jun 2009):
This is a great submission. Challenging and questioning people's perception. Alternate view too.
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Steve Wilson said (29 Jun 2009):
This is well done and funny. Bravo!!!
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Julien Maury gave props (1 Nov 2009):
perfect "lmise en scene.!!!"
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Marco Martinez gave props (7 Nov 2009):
This is an awesome shot! Batman with Robin? Really?! I always knew it.
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Marco Martinez said (7 Nov 2009):
The tight crop and the fact that you did not include faces is effective in the way that society looks at homosexuality -- anonymous. That's a shame the great majority still thinks this is wrong. Bravo for speaking out.
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Alexandru Valentin Iedu gave props (9 Nov 2009):
I totally agree with you. Great point of view ... excellent presente in this photography. Best regards,
