Queer Eye Masculinity

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Leaping to the present day, it is obvious that many aspects of masculinity has shifted again. (Vernon, p202). I remember when the television show Queer Eye for the Straight Guy first came on. It seemed to be so profound and interesting. It became a hit but before that guys who pampered themselves were not considered straight. Since being a metrosexual is now accepted it was okay to show it. Most didnt understand it but embraced its reasoning soon enough. There are plenty of popular entertainers that are considered metrosexuals such as Sean Combs, Kanye West and Zac Efron. (Paul, p1). Our judgement of either of them wouldve been profoundly different had Queer Eye not been a social success. Social change brings about confirmation. We dont think

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