56% of gay men see racial preference as societal

Jan 21, 2021
Nathan Short
32
y.o.
Sydney, Australia
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Survey Results (Nov 2019-2020)

The latest Wonder Wall survey asked gay men a whole new set of questions, many of which were based on user submissions. This survey was unique in that it collected results over a 12 month period, allowing for a larger number of votes. Take a peek into the minds of the men all around you and see if you feel the same.

What traits do you have (other than your sexual preference), or choices do you make, that you think might reveal your sexual preference to others?
YES
MANNERISMS
24%
FRIENDS
NO
17%
Is there a significant difference between the gay ‘community’ and the gay ‘scene’?
YES
74%
NO
26%
Do you know a gay guy who, in your opinion, appears to struggle with with alcohol or drug addiction?
YES
GRINDR
59%
NO
TINDER
41%
Is being a homosexual a part of your personality or your sexuality?
YES
45%
NO
53%
Is being gay a part of your personality or your sexuality?
YES
40%
NO
58%
Have the qualities of your current or ex boyfriend’s penis (e.g. size, shape, circumcision, etc.), or your own penis, ever felt like an issue in a relationship? Whether it was spoken about or not.
YES
45%
NO
55%
Do you believe an open relationship can work in the long term?
YES
30%
NO
70%
Do you believe that having a racial preference in regards to attraction is taught to you by society or a biological phenomenon?
YES
56%
NO
44%
Is the gay ‘community’ a real thing, or just an idea?
YES
73%
NO
27%
Is the word ‘queer’ a useful way of describing behaviours that are typically performed by the minority of a population? (e.g. when men have sex with men)
YES
29%
NO
71%
BACK
What traits do you have (other than your sexual preference), or choices do you make, that you think might reveal your sexual preference to others?
YES
MANNERISMS
26%
NO
FRIENDS
23%
Is there a significant difference between the gay ‘community’ and the gay ‘scene’?
YES
79%
NO
21%
Do you know a gay guy who, in your opinion, appears to struggle with with alcohol or drug addiction?
GRINDR
Yes
73%
OTHER
No
27%
Is being a homosexual a part of your personality or your sexuality?
Yes
32%
No
65%
Is being gay a part of your personality or your sexuality?
Yes
36%
No
61%
Have the qualities of your current or ex boyfriend’s penis (e.g. size, shape, circumcision, etc.), or your own penis, ever felt like an issue in a relationship? Whether it was spoken about or not.
Yes
55%
No
45%
Do you believe an open relationship can work in the long term?
Yes
41%
No
59%
Do you believe that having a racial preference in regards to attraction is taught to you by society or a biological phenomenon?
Yes
52%
No
48%
Is the gay ‘community’ a real thing, or just an idea?
Yes
77%
No
23%
Is the word ‘queer’ a useful way of describing behaviours that are typically performed by the minority of a population? (e.g. when men have sex with men)
Yes
28%
No
72%
BACK

Discussion

It appears that the most telling quality about a man's sexuality for men aged under 35 is his mannerisms at 24%, followed closely by his friends. The range of possible answers included clothes, voice, mannerisms, grooming, hobbies, and friends, with the lowest response being clothes at 13%. However, the mix of answers only demonstrates just how diverse one's expression of their sexuality can be.

There is clearly a degree of stress surrounding the quality of one's penis when it comes to relationships between men, with around 50% of all 306 voters across both age groups expressing this concern. This figure may align with similar research looking at both men and women when it comes to apprehensions about their body, especially with regard to sex.

Around 50% of gay men believe that sexual attraction to certain races is societally taught, with the remaining believing that it is mostly biological in nature. Racism in the gay community and broader community is well documented but only deeply understood by those who experience it. This question should only invoke further discussion rather than stand as fact.

Other significant figures included:

References

Nathan Short
32
y.o.
Sydney, Australia
CONTACT

Nathan helps people to express themselves at home, at school, and in the workplace, all around the world. He's passionate about thinking, and engages in it regularly. He's not overly fond of writing in the third person though. It's weird. Connect with him on Facebook to continue the conversation, make a video at colourbeat.com, or even share a dance with him at movewithcolour.com!

What I learned...

  1. Sexual expression and perceived meaning is diverse - this may affect our sense of a gay 'community'

  2. Body image is a stressor in relationships - including the qualities of one's penis

  3. There is a clear divide regarding racial preference that needs further discussion

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