A Public Presentations of Gendered Bodies: A Look at Gay and Lesbian Online Dating Profiles
This paper examines how stereotypes and media presentations related to gender norms influence public presentations of gay men and lesbian women. Using online profiles from the online dating website Match.com, this paper examines the body types daters use to describe themselves, their ideal date, and...
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| Language: | English |
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North Carolina Sociological Association
2012-10-01
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| Series: | Sociation Today |
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| Online Access: | http://www.ncsociology.org/sociationtoday/v102/dating.htm |