I... don't really have an answer. I am not a slasher in that I only read slash and/or yaoi, though I do read it and like it. For me, it depends a lot on the source material or the characterization for original yaoi.
I know some people like the non-heterosexuality, or the ability to be free of gender roles, or being able to see men in a more vulnerable position.
I've also read arguments countering all of the above.
I think some stories do focus on non-heterosexuality or non-gender roles, but others don't. It depends on the story.
Soooo.... I don't know. I generally go with "read what I want to read, but also keep an eye out on gender stuff and check to see if I'm neglecting the female characters for the male ones."
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I... don't really have an answer. I am not a slasher in that I only read slash and/or yaoi, though I do read it and like it. For me, it depends a lot on the source material or the characterization for original yaoi.
I know some people like the non-heterosexuality, or the ability to be free of gender roles, or being able to see men in a more vulnerable position.
I've also read arguments countering all of the above.
I think some stories do focus on non-heterosexuality or non-gender roles, but others don't. It depends on the story.
Soooo.... I don't know. I generally go with "read what I want to read, but also keep an eye out on gender stuff and check to see if I'm neglecting the female characters for the male ones."