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Why do gay men act so feminine?
<|assistant|>
Gay men often act more feminine than masculine for a variety of reasons. Many gay men are rejected by their families and communities when they come out as gay, so they seek refuge within the LGBT community. In the LGBT community, gay men find a sense of togetherness with others who are on a similar journey and who share similar beliefs and values. 
In order to blend in and to belong, many gay men adopt feminine qualities that are considered more traditionally female, such as an interest in the traditional female role in society and in the home. By presenting themselves as more femme or womanlike, gay men demonstrate to the LGBT community their solidarity, belonging and acceptance. 
Gay men also may act more feminine because they find it more socially acceptable. Women tend to have fewer restrictions when expressing themselves and displaying their emotions, whereas men have traditionally been held to tighter gender roles. This social liberty gives some gay men permission to move freely outside the confines of a rigidly masculine norm.
Ultimately, why some gay men act more feminine than masculine is personal and may come from a variety of individual motivations.