Effeminacy

thumb|Beau Brummell Dandy statue on [[Jermyn Street, a street famous for high class tailoring.]]

Effeminacy or male femininity is the embodiment of feminine traits in boys or men, particularly those considered untypical of men or masculinity. These traits include roles, stereotypes, behaviors, and appearances that are socially associated with girls and women. Throughout Western civilization, men considered effeminate have faced prejudice and discrimination. Gay men are often stereotyped as being effeminate, and vice versa. However, femininity, masculinity, and other forms of gender expression are independent of sexual orientation.

thumb|An example of a femboy

thumb|A selfie of an otokonoko in maid attire, [[Chengdu, China (2024)]]

submissive sexual practice

Ulzzang (, ) is a popular South Korean term literally meaning "best face" or "good-looking". A person desiring ulzzang status would gain popularity on the internet through entering contests where their photos are judged and chosen by voters. The trend is unisex applies both to males and females.

fashion term

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Latin American gender identity, often considered a transgender, third sex, or non-binary category

Kkonminam (; ; from 꽃 (kkot, "flower") and 미남(美男) (minam, "handsome man")) has been commonly used in South Korea since the late 1990s to refer to men who are especially concerned with personal style, grooming and fashion. This lifestyle also includes the significant usage of cosmetics. Although they are sometimes regarded as bishōnen (androgynous), generally gender or sexual orientation is unambiguous.

thumb|Colley Cibber as Lord Foppington in [[John Vanbrugh's The Relapse (1696)]] thumb|A foppish medical student smoking a cigarette, denoting a cavalier attitude

overview about the gender roles in non-heterosexual communities