homosocial
adjective
ho·mo·so·cial
ˌhō-mə-ˈsō-shəl 
: of, relating to, or involving social relationships between persons of the same sex and especially between men
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But just as important as those intimate connections is the film’s exploration of flourishing homosocial relationships in the 19th century — and the idea that only recently has love between men become so problematic.
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Elaina Patton, NBC News, 5 Sep. 2024
No series now airing does a better job of exploring male fragility and vulnerability, or has done more to celebrate homosocial bonding and intimacy.
—Daniel Fienberg, The Hollywood Reporter, 23 July 2024
With its lingering shots of cast members — including Val Kilmer, Rick Rossovich, and Anthony Edwards oiled up for a Bruce Weber–esque game of beach volleyball — the 1986 film lays bare the homosocial world of naval aviators and pulses with an undeniable homoerotic energy.
—Chris Lee, Vulture, 18 May 2021
James' career is a fascinating subject upon which to hang a narrative of homosocial bonding and the complicated dance of male friendship.
—Maureen Lee Lenker, EW.com, 9 June 2022
Here was a comedy about a straight, white man’s man—immersed in the heterosexual, homosocial world of pro sports—who’s also thoughtful, nurturing, kind.
—Judy Berman, Time, 19 July 2021
The Lighthouse’ is thin enough to invite plentiful interpretations about masculinity, homosocial relations and desire, even if its more suggestive theme is Wake’s punishing exploitation of Winslow.
—Mark Olsenstaff Writer, Los Angeles Times, 18 Oct. 2019
Elite institutions are set up to encourage this kind of homosocial behavior
Stories like Dolphin’s and Ramirez’s, in particular, could happen anywhere.
—Tara Isabella Burton, Vox, 26 Sep. 2018
Directing the viewer's attention at times with little more than a disapproving stare, Meinhard guides us through what looks at first like a straightforward study of clashing cultures and homosocial group dynamics.
—Justin Chang, latimes.com, 19 Apr. 2018
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Elaina Patton, NBC News, 5 Sep. 2024
No series now airing does a better job of exploring male fragility and vulnerability, or has done more to celebrate homosocial bonding and intimacy.
—Daniel Fienberg, The Hollywood Reporter, 23 July 2024
With its lingering shots of cast members — including Val Kilmer, Rick Rossovich, and Anthony Edwards oiled up for a Bruce Weber–esque game of beach volleyball — the 1986 film lays bare the homosocial world of naval aviators and pulses with an undeniable homoerotic energy.
—Chris Lee, Vulture, 18 May 2021
James' career is a fascinating subject upon which to hang a narrative of homosocial bonding and the complicated dance of male friendship.
—Maureen Lee Lenker, EW.com, 9 June 2022
Here was a comedy about a straight, white man’s man—immersed in the heterosexual, homosocial world of pro sports—who’s also thoughtful, nurturing, kind.
—Judy Berman, Time, 19 July 2021
The Lighthouse’ is thin enough to invite plentiful interpretations about masculinity, homosocial relations and desire, even if its more suggestive theme is Wake’s punishing exploitation of Winslow.
—Mark Olsenstaff Writer, Los Angeles Times, 18 Oct. 2019
Elite institutions are set up to encourage this kind of homosocial behavior
Stories like Dolphin’s and Ramirez’s, in particular, could happen anywhere.
—Tara Isabella Burton, Vox, 26 Sep. 2018
Directing the viewer's attention at times with little more than a disapproving stare, Meinhard guides us through what looks at first like a straightforward study of clashing cultures and homosocial group dynamics.
—Justin Chang, latimes.com, 19 Apr. 2018
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“Homosocial.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/homosocial. Accessed 24 Nov. 2024.
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