The funny thing about homosexuality in the Greek polis and Western Society, there are striking similarities regarding gender.
In Ancient Greece the dominant partner was considered more established, higher status, masculine, and superior. Whereas, the submissive partner was regarded as weak, young, feminine, not established, inferior, and was the only one of the two in these partnerships with the negative stigma attached.
Similarly, not exactly looking at relationship dynamics, but gays that are considered more "passable" as straight men are considered superior and masculine, whereas femininity is regarded as inferior, weak, and among other pejorative attributes. I know, I am using passable which is often used in regards to trans issues, but hey I think it works in this context too.
With that said, I am "passable" if that is how we define masculine within a social context. Though, I don't really feel the need to act or try to be more masculine than I am. Further, I love men that are masculine with a tinge of femininity than those that are more masculine or try to be more masculine than I am. On a scale to 1-10 (1 being feminine and 10 being masculine), I would be an 8 or 9, and I prefer a 7.
James Franco usually isn't my style, but the character he plays in the interview sort of nails what I am trying to describe. The guy who is expressive, cute, non-controlling, yet with a masculine exterior/voice/posture...I am not into the twink type at all. The twink exterior reads very feminine, and I am not interested in feminine exteriors/voices/posture. Though, in regard to personality, little glimpses of femininity are preferred!
