Today, many gay men sport beards, army fatigues, work boots, and so on. They build up their bodies or are "busy arraying themselves in these castoffs and becoming cowboys, truckers, telephone lineman, and football players." This is not new: feminization, at least to a small and symbolic degree, seemed a necessary initiation into gay life.

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The statement conflates two different phenomena. While it is true that some gay men may adopt traditionally masculine attire or roles, this does not imply a universal trend or a necessary initiation into gay life. The diversity within the gay community means that expressions of identity, including fashion and career choices, vary widely and do not necessarily involve adopting traditionally masculine or feminine roles as a rite of passage.

Today, Many Gay Men Sport Beards, Army Fatigues, Work Boots