Asians are the most sought after ethnic minority for gay guys

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I should note that I'm using the terms "masculinity" and "femininity" in the American sense, and I understand that these terms aren't valid outside the USA. Asians means East Asians.

I don't consider the "racism" that East Asians complain about to be valid. Historically, in East Asia and South Asia (a.k.a the Hindu-Buddhist countries), femininity was encouraged and prized as an aspect of being gay.

In Europe (and most non-US anglophone countries), feminine beauty standards are the norm and being feminine is seen as the trendy thing for gays to do. East Asia is arguably far more open about being feminine and less "masculine".

The United States is one of the few countries that actively encourages "masculinity" so strongly.

Outside America? I have no idea.

Inside America, my experience in the gay community, both here in Seattle and even more so in other cities I've visited, reflects what [MENTION=19889]Radbot42[/MENTION] said. Not that when I was single I wasn't able to find plenty of bed partners, but a lot of those partners want to keep it a secret so they won't be shunned by their friends or made fun of.

I don't understand the part about "keeping it a secret". Aren't East Asians respected by most people? I'd consider it a big plus to have an East Asian friend. East Asians are generally stereotyped positively in nearly every country except maybe Muslim countries.