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I think it's all a matter of socialization. The social mores that dictate acceptable gender based behaviors differ across cultures, thus the level of acceptable physical interaction between men as opposed to physical interaction between women differs from culture to culture. From an early age, the majority of us are taught that we are to act a certain way, dependant on what sex organs we possess at birth. Because of this, if we exhibit behaviors that are not consistent with our "assigned" gender roles, these behaviors are considered devient.
So with that said, would I cuddle another guy? Not like I would cuddle with a female. Give someone a hug? By all means. If they need a hug, shoulder to cry on, squeeze on the shoulder, or just an ear to listen to, theyll get one. I'm not one to place my self-image over compassion for others.
edited for slight rewording...the sociology final I'm studying for has fried my brain.....
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