Is he gay or just feminine

Both gay men and heterosexual men prefer masculine-presenting men for high-status roles, according to a new study from the University of Sydney, leaving more feminine-presenting gay men disadvantaged and facing internal bias, prejudice and potential discrimination in the workplace, including in hiring practices and promotion opportunities. The research published in the prestigious peer-reviewed journal Sex Roles is believed to be the first experimental study to demonstrate status costs for gay men who present with more feminine than masculine qualities across workplace hierarchies. It also demonstrates implicit bias among gay men as a community. Ben Gerrard is a researcher in gender and sexuality in the School of Psychology at the University of Sydney.

Last Updated: August 6, Fact Checked. This article was reviewed by John Keegan and by wikiHow staff writer, Dan Hickey. John Keegan is a Dating Coach and motivational speaker based in New York City. With over 10 years of professional experience, he runs The Awakened Lifestyle, where he uses his expertise in dating, attraction, and social dynamics to help people find love.

How many times in the past have you decided that you really liked a guy, only to find out he was gay? You might have been totally convinced he was straight at the start, but you missed some very important signs. But, really, how could you? Some signs are extremely subtle, or not visible at all!

Last Updated: February 5, Fact Checked. This article was co-authored by Kateri Berasi, PsyD. With nearly 20 years of experience in the mental health field, Dr. Berasi specializes in hormonal and fertility-related concerns, as well as working with creatively inclined individuals navigating identity, emotional depth, and life transitions.