Marcos Llorente, Ferrán Torres and forbidden hugs: men (not just heterosexuals) have a problem with affection
The reaction on social media to photos of the two footballers celebrating their victory with hugs and affection in Ibiza makes it clear that the worst thing a man can do is show his affection for another man.
Artist Pablo Maca has taken to social media to express his concern over the backlash surrounding the affectionate photos of Ferran Torres and Marcos Llorente, two men who were recently captured kissing and embracing on the beaches of Ibiza. The images sparked controversy and ridicule, prompting many to question the sexual orientation of the couple.
Maca argues that this backlash is a manifestation of patriarchy, which stifles male emotions by confining them within a narrow definition of masculinity. According to Maca, such narrow masculinity suggests that any sign of affection, including a simple embrace or act of tenderness, casts doubt on a man's masculinity. He points out that both heterosexual and homosexual men are subjected to this problematic binary, which restricts their ability to express affection freely and authentically.
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