Dear Moderator, The issues you are discussing are so relevant and have been a query among the gay fraternity in India, would love if the outcome of the meeting be shared with the members of this forum.... luv and regards... Krish.
________________________________ From: Moderator Prayatna <[email protected]> To: GB <[email protected]>; G_B <[email protected]>; Prayatna <[email protected]> Sent: Thursday, 6 September 2012 12:29 AM Subject: g_b Gay Labels: "Top-Bottom & Masculine-Feminine' - Prayatna Pune Meet Hello All We gays are often asked the question, "So who's the male & who's the female?" or "Are you top or bottom?" This meet, we try to share our views & perceptions about this theme. Are the tags top & bottom only sexual expressions or do they apply to other behavior too? How important are these labels? Do you believe in labeling? Do these labels change with time? Do bottoms have to be sissy? Or do tops have to be macho or manly? Are there more bottoms than tops? Are only bottoms looking for relationships & tops wanting one night stands? Is being top masculine & superior, or being bottom feminine & inferior? Why are some gays more effeminate than others? Why do few gays like to refer to self & others in the feminine pronoun & call each other sisters? Why do they desire to have a mangalagaur or a haldi kunku ceremony? Is this biological, psychological, both or neither ? So many interesting questions …. we will try to understand them together. Look forward to your presence at this Prayatna meet. See you at the venue below on Sunday Sept 16, 2012, from 4.30 to 8 pm. Team Prayatna Venue - Open Space, B-301, Kanchanjunga building, Kanchan lane, off Law College road, Pune 411004 [Kanchan lane is the lane between Barista & Krishna Dining Hall on law college road. Kanchanjunga bldg is almost at the end of the lane ( 3rd last building) on your left.] Do's: 1) Get your friends. 2) Dress sensibly to suit the taste of everyone, considering we may have newbies. 3) Please arrive on time, preferably earlier, so as to not disturb others while opening the door. 4) Please check the parking dates. Kanchan lane has P1\P2 parking. 5) During the informal discussion over coffee, feel free to share your feelings or ask questions related to the film. 6) You are requested to express your opinions decently & without getting into arguments. 7) Keep your cellphones in the silent mode during the meet. Don'ts: 1) Stand too long at the entrance door of Open Space or giggle & talk too loud. Remember it is in a residential building & zone and a holiday (Sun), hence please lets not inconvenience the neighborhood. Thanks.
