The Malaysian government initiated a counselling course of de-programming ‘gay’ or camp behaviour in teenage boys (13 – 17yrs) as identified by their teachers. This is in order to set on them on the right path early in life by taking religious and motivational classes and physical guidance.
Pretty outrageous really, especially as I think it’s lovely that I am from a culture where masculinity is not black and white or indeed gay or straight.
I like that my brothers and male cousins don’t care about sharing a bed if they end up sleeping over after a night out. I like that male grooming is not judged and men from South Asian backgrounds (and indeed Mediterranean men) often stand in rather camp poses regardless of their sexual preferences.
After their counselling the boys will continue to be monitored by their parents and teachers. Being a teenager and dealing with hormones is tough enough and kids should not be judged at such a young age, leave them kids alone!
Bubbly
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