During a class discussion on gender and the difference between boys and girls and how they are raised the subject came up about what if a boy wanted to be a cheerleader? Every guy in the room had the same feeling about male cheerleaders, it is girly and guys should not be a part of it. When I was in high school and saw male cheerleaders I thought that they were gay and that was that. Now that I have matured and met male cheerleaders in college, they actually are quite the ladies men. Sure there are some flamboyant male cheerleaders but there are also some really nice, down to earth, straight guys as well. I think male cheerleading is a personal choice, and no matter what cheerleading will still always be viewed as more of a female sport. Still, with that being said in the end there is nothing wrong with a male being a cheerleader. If you want to be one go for it, just be warned that many negative stereotypes will come along with it and you are just going to have to fight through it and get over it.
http://serendip.brynmawr.edu/exchange/node/1685
http://gaylifestylemonthly.com/2008/jan/male-cheerleaders.html
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