Men have to have deep voices, big bodies, and short hair, this is how most people identify men and believe the rest who don’t have these characteristics to be gay. Gay men, specifically femme gay men, are seen as weak and therefore aren’t good enough to join the military or the police or do any other jobs that are considered manly.
The group debuted as a guest ensemble for the Gay Men’s Chorus of Los Angeles. The Caballeros sang four songs and received an enthusiastic welcome from the desert community.
Being gay doesn’t require you to dress a certain way, speak a certain way, or broadcast your love life to the world. For many guys—especially those with families, religious backgrounds, conservative workplaces, or personal trauma—living openly just isn’t an option. And that’s valid. Of course, there are challenges.