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The original definition mentions that the sandals were worn by "fops," but the new definition doesn't say anything about an association with effeminate men. So,
by JoeyBananas 5y ago
The original definition mentions that the sandals were worn by "fops," but the new definition doesn't say anything about an association with effeminate men. So, they're being prudish about bringing up something that can be interpreted as homophobic.
- klyrs 5y agoThe irony for me is that historians have been purging records of homosexuality and gender nonconformity since time immemorial. To me, this looks like a potential historical record of of queer culture, replete with "queer coding" that we use to identify ourselves to others in the know. Might as well erase it, on the chance it might offend...