The term "metrosexual" emerged in the mid-1990s, coined to describe a new wave of urban, fashion-forward men who embraced grooming, fashion, and a heightened sense of personal style, challenging traditional masculinity. However, critics argue the trend appropriates “the gay aesthetic,” reinforcing stereotypes and implying that an interest in fashion and grooming is inherently linked to one's sexual orientation.
In this episode, we’re exploring the origins of “metrosexuality,” and the complex intersection between fashion, grooming, and associated stereotypes, while examining how this trend has negatively influenced the perception and societal expectations surrounding gay men and masculinity.
Full Episode:
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/92-metrosexual-madness/id1619338054?i=1000648056196
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Additional Resources:
Metrosexual (Merriam-Webster)
https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/metrosexual
Metrosexual (Urban Dictionary)
https://www.urbandictionary.com/define.php?term=Metrosexual
Metrosexuals (Encyclopedia.com)
https://www.encyclopedia.com/social-sciences/encyclopedias-almanacs-transcripts-and-maps/metrosexuals#:~:text=According%20to%20British%20journalist%20Mark,short%2C%20the%20term%20metro%2Dsexual
Mark Simpson (Wikipedia)
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mark_Simpson_(journalist)
Here Come the Mirror Men: Why the Future is Metrosexual
https://marksimpson.com/here-come-the-mirror-men/
‘Metrosexuals’ Were Just Straight Men Who Loved Self-Care. Right?
https://www.nytimes.com/2018/06/15/style/metrosexuals.html
Meet the Metrosexual
https://marksimpson.com/meet-the-metrosexual/
What Makes Someone a Metrosexual?
https://www.medicinenet.com/what_makes_someone_a_metrosexual/article.htm
10 Benefits of Being in a Relationship With a Metrosexual Man
https://www.marriage.com/advice/relationship/metrosexual-man/
Metrosexuals Come Out
https://myweb.scu.edu.tw/~jmklassen/scu101/101b-wrtng/metrosexuals.pdf
Metrosexuality: Effeminacy, Aesthetics and Toxic Masculinity
https://archermagazine.com.au/2017/12/metrosexuality-effeminacy-aesthetics-masculinity/
What Does the LGBTQIA+ Community Think of the Term "Metrosexual"?
https://www.quora.com/What-does-the-LGBTQIA+-community-think-of-the-term-metrosexual
Tommy Pengelly
https://www.quora.com/profile/Tommy-Pengelly
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