Dude You Re A Fag Analysis

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In the article "Dude You're a Fag: Adolescent Masculinity and the Fag discourse by C.J. Pascoe, she examines adolescent sexuality and masculinity in high school and the use of the word "Fag". The word fag is not only linked to homosexual boys, but an identity that can temporarily adhere to heterosexual boys as well (Pascoe 2005). Pascoe and her writings on sexuality published by sage publications touches on the concept of masculinity and femininity are learned behaviors, created and reinforced by surrounding social environment. I agree with Pascoe's analysis that gender is a socialization process in which society dictates to us what is considered feminine and what is considered masculine. For example, we learn at an early age the color pink

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