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angelojann OP t1_j690m54 wrote

Reply to comment by zumera in Dickens' David Copperfield: Were men more affectionate with each other in the 18th century? by angelojann

Which cultures are still open with physical affection between men? I guess in some European countries?

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Transformwthekitchen t1_j691lol wrote

More like countries where close relationships between unmarried men and women are socially unacceptable. Middle east, india etx

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thenotoriousberg t1_j694y06 wrote

In Pakistan young men can often be seen holding hands while walking together.

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Wvejumper t1_j69o48s wrote

India. Men wear pink too! It’s awesome.

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Fox-and-Sons t1_j6bbcc5 wrote

It's not because they're not afraid of being seen as gay though, it's because being gay is so taboo there that most people wouldn't assume that a guy is openly expressing being gay.

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