Listing eBay masculinity: erotic exchanges and regulation in 'gay' and 'gay interest' underwear and swimwear auctions.
eBay underwear and swimwear sellers incorporate gay identities and female masculinities into the eBay site. They indicate that the men depicted in listings are gay, suggest listings that are of interest to gay men, and include unconventional bodily presentations. While eBay asserts its role as a sel...
| Publicado en: | Journal of Gender Studies Vol. 19; no. 1; pp. 43 - 59 |
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