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A Jaded Gay

81. Are Mustaches Gay?

07 Nov 2023

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The mustache has traversed centuries, evolving from a symbol of prestige in ancient civilizations to a statement of rebellion in modern counterculture movements. In the 1960s and 1970s, it became an iconic symbol within the gay community, representing a form of self-expression, solidarity, and defiance against societal norms surrounding masculinity and sexuality.In this episode, we’re taking a look at the multifaceted history of the mustache, exploring its evolution as a symbol of masculinity, its significant sociosexual ties to the gay community in the 1960s and 1970s, and how it has created important conversations about men's health today.Additional Resources:Mustache vs. Moustache: Which is Correct?Mustache DefinitionMustachio DefinitionThe Statues of Rahotep and NofretThe Moustache: A Hairy HistoryWhy Peter the Great Established a Beard TaxAbout MovemberThe Mustache is Thriving. But What Does It Mean?A Sexual, Social and Political History of the MustacheCruisin’ With the Mustache Crew: Meet the Facial-Hair Style Taking Over Every Gay Bar in the CityOne Hairy Lip, a Mix of MessagesCastro CloneGay/Bi Men and Mustaches, a History in PhotosThe Rules of MovemberMovember DonationsGet Involved with MovemberGet Your MerchSupport the showGet Your Merch

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