Discussion round on the problematics of BL - Posted By N (he/him) Jul 27, 2024
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Don't get me wrong, I've read and enjoyed lots of BL but I feel like a lot, if not most, BLs reciprocate sexist stereotypes such as that feminine or gentle men are automatically pushed into the role of "the woman in the relationship". It also bothers me that there seems to be a fixed binary to the gay relationship (bottom & top) which doesn't allow the characters to experiment with, and develop, fluidity in their sex lives. There are exceptions, but the vast majority heavily relies on this fixed binary. My last rant would be that most BLs aren't written by gay artists but by straight women, who try to appeal to an audience of straight girls and women. I just miss the realism in these stories. :(
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