Why do a lot of kidsthink its gay to sing and dance?

[curiouskid15]

Why do kids in high school view performers as always being gay? I'm in show choir at school, meaning that I sing and dance. Some of the kids at school think I'm gay because I entertain, and dont play sports. Do you think girls prefer someone who can sing and dance or an athlete? Sorry if it seems this is the only non-penis/sex, etc. question, but I thought with how many kids are my age, this would be a good place to ask. Also, please state your age and grade, as well. Thank you!

[justin 13]

Dude I don't sing and my dance sux, and Im gay. 13, 8th grade now.

[Fanta_Lover44]

Why do kids in high school view performers as always being gay? I'm in show choir at school, meaning that I sing and dance. Some of the kids at school think I'm gay because I entertain, and dont play sports. Do you think girls prefer someone who can sing and dance or an athlete? Sorry if it seems this is the only non-penis/sex, etc. question, but I thought with how many kids are my age, this would be a good place to ask. Also, please state your age and grade, as well. Thank you!

Hey, just dont listen to them. You carry on doing what you're doing. Singing and dancing isnt gay... Look at some male actors some sing and dance, (Mama Mia) carry on doing what makes you happy and just ignore them.

[Avacon]

15, year 10 (think that's just 10th grade...). Most people think it's "gay" or "sad", but in my opinion it's not. I absolutely hate being on stage or the centre of attention, though, so it's weird in my opinion, but only because I don't understand how people like everybody watching them, not because I think it's gay (or sad, or stupid, or whatever). xD

[Lost in the Echo]

I think this would fit better in Teen Sexuality, so i'll move it there. :)
P101 :arrow: Teen Sexuality

[Rina]

I'm in 11th and 16. I don't think it's gay. I'd actually like a guy who can sing. I mean there are a lot of male dancers, but I guess people commonly associate dancing and singing with females as they do cooking. Just like they associate males with football and basketball. Just stereotypes people don't seem to know how to grow out of.

[Faolan]

I'm 15 and now a junior, and I'm in choir and theatre. Also, I dance ballet every day after school. I'm bi (I might actually be gay, don't know yet), but I really don't care about what others think since this is what I enjoy doing. Most of the boys in theatre and choir at my school aren't straight, which is interesting, but I think that the stereotype of male theatre kids being gay shouldn't exist. On the other hand, all except one of my male dancer friends are straight. A lot of the boys who are gay and in theatre with me found themselves there to escape bullying. The theatre kids at my school are an actual family. We're at the bottom of the school hierarchy, which sucks, and unfortunately, so are a lot of LGBTQ kids. Oftentimes this means the two go hand in hand.
If people ever bully you about it, show them how awesome this stuff really is. When I get made fun of, and am told that what I love is gay, I have learned to let these nasty words go right through one ear and out the other. Alternatively, go do a triple pirouette or something in front of them. I bet they'll be impressed!

[teen.jpg]

Do what you want. Nobody else matters.

[nice]

Girls actually lie guys who can sing and I know. This because me and one of my friends say there in class and asked different girls. So to the people that's think it's gay you just have say fuck you I don't care what you think.

[Altiier]

Everyone has different preferences, my GF is into geeks. Its funny as shit to sit back and watch jocks hit on her... anyway back on topic, no its not gay at all, do what you want :)

[peaceNlove]

Most of the guys i know that can sing and dance aren't gay. People just think guys like that are gay because of stereotypes. Don't think about it too much, just do you :) I'd date a guy that could sing and dance, for sure :) im 16 and about to be a senior( i know, im young for a senior lol)

[Lovelife090994]

Kids have called me and others gay for being less sporty and more artsy, but I don't care, they praise my talents now. Most girls aren't too shallow so they would like a guy who isn't the stereotypical football player or the guy saying how straight he is 24/7. But just saying, many artists, singers, and dancers who are males are gay but many are not, it is probably a stereotype.

[Pinkamena]

Blame the Disney channel.

[Lovelife090994]

Blame the Disney channel.

Admittedly I do not like what Disney has become but even still, no excuse, although I question their new shows.

[Chelsea716]

People who sing and dance ARE gay, gay as in happy!
People who sing and dance are happy! Because they like what they do so it makes them gay (happy). :yeah:

[DepartInSecret]

Why do they do it... well they do it due to negative and incorrect stereotypes that have been constructed and then society’s need to categorise everything into broad and pointless groups. :P
Do girls prefer it... IDK I am not one, but I am gay and I would prefer an Arty partner.
Also Performing teaches you many life experiences that can aid you outside and inside school as well as into the future.
I am 16 and in year 11..
Hope this Helped.

[Extreme586]

Well since school just ended, I'm 17 and technically a Senior now. I know a bunch of cool popular guys who are straight who are in choir. Although I do know some who seem kind of gay and do it as well which makes them seem gay. Doesn't mean they are but you know how stereotypes go.

[DerBear]

Its a mixture of things really as to why people have this view.

First of all its stereotyping as throughout history dancing has always been a female thing as well as some singing.

Second of all television and other media quite often portrays a signing male to be gay. I've seen a couple of programmes like that.

Last of all its teenage arrogance, they make fun of people, quite possibly to make them feel better about their sexuality.

[Mortal Coil]

In my opinion, it's because:
gay kids are rejected by their male peers and superiors (often, not always) from the ideal of masculinity.
The role of women in the patriarchal society in which we live has been to entertain and/or titillate men.
Therefore, many see singing and dancing as "feminine" behavior and a man participating in "feminine" activities is assumed to have been rejected by masculinity.

But that's my guess.

[Twilly F. Sniper]

Nothing is "gay", it's just the homophobia in society.

[Magenta]

It's not gay to sing and dance. It's what you like to do and if you prefer it to sports, go right ahead. Some girls may prefer guys who sing and dance, sure. I do but that's 'cause I'm not really a sports person so if I tried to go out with someone who is a big sports fan, I don't think I'd really have all that much in common with them. My sister does a ton of sports and she prefers guys who play sports. It's all personal preference. I'm 18 and going into university.

[Magnus Bane]

I can sing but I cant dance for crap so don't worry and im gay. and no it doesn't make you gay if you can sing and dance.