Hairiness is regarded as a standard of physical attractiveness that genetically favors white men aesthetically, socially, and sexually. The majority of bears are white because of prior Gaelic views of the bear animal and masculinity, and because of genetics. Many men in the Bear Community regard their overweight condition as a form of self-acceptance and sign of coming of age, overlapping with the Gay Gainer community in this regard. Because of what bears and members of the bear community are most often attracted too, exclusion of those kinds of people has often occurred. Some bears and "muscle bears" have not welcomed Chubs, bears who favor and exhibit mostly fat as a bear, at their events. Discrimination has been had between the types of bears more commonly at earlier dates. An "otter" is a slimmer or less hairy bear regardless of age, and a Chaser is a member of the bear community who is attracted to any kind of bear without being one themselves.īears have scrapped within their communities from time to time. The term is sometimes used to imply the passive partner in a relationship. Cubs are often younger or less mature or masculine-looking. A younger (or younger looking) version of a bear is called a cub. Some of the more common labels for bears are Cubs, Otters, Chasers, Muscle-Bears, and Chubs. They may host bear-related events such as "Mr. These clubs may have bylaws, membership requirements, and charities the clubs support.
Clubs are formed for bears to hang out with their own kind. Bears often form clubs modeled on biker clubs.
There are many different labels for different kinds of bears, based upon amount of fat, muscle, hair, masculinity, and age, though higher amounts of each of these qualifications are what more commonly define the bear community (Also called the International Bear Brotherhood).įeminine traits and typical traits of more common gay men aren't often seen as attractive to bears, as they are less definitive of the group, which has lead to discrimination in the past. Bears also exhibit masculine behavior comparable to romanticized brotherhood, often engaging in masculine hobbies such as outdoor activity, sports, and gaming with others from their community in a romanticized fashion. Some bears present a very masculine, over-the-top image of a ruggedly masculine man.
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