I'm all for some male-on-male action, but I am curious as to why the affections aren't as emphasized with coed relationships. I wonder if it has to do with the Islamic religion that dominates this country combined with the patriarchal society. I know there has been a lot of gender modernization in this country in that last century, but it does not go without noticed that approximately 30% of the women are still covered. Not something I'm used to seeing, but I do sense some gender changes similar to what went on (and has been going on) in China for the past decade.
In the meantime, it's nice to find bromance taken to a whole new level!
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Bromance! Yes, it's alive and well. I'm of Turkish heritage... born and raised in the Bay Area, California. Your observations were ones that I also made during my visits. Both genders tend to show their affection for each other outwardly... pretty common to see guys arm-in-arm. I've seen female friends do the same. The bro-kiss... cheek to cheek kind of greeting...it's not too much different than how people greet each in Central and South American countries (although if it's a bro-kiss, then usually done between familial youths and elders).
Your post made me think about a potential connection between gender-gender public displays of affection and religion. I imagine there's a link... but there's a much more obvious link between religion and the lack of public displays of affection between men and women.
Thanks for the post!
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