1. Home
  2. People & Relationships
  3. Gay Life

Homosocial

By , About.com Guide

Definition:
  • –adjective
  1. of, pertaining to, or exhibiting non romantic and non sexual bonding between two men or two women. Homosocial relationships are often expressed in the form of non-sexual heterosexual friendships or friendships between gay and straight men.
Suggested Reading
Explore Gay Life
About.com Special Features

Holiday Central

What to eat, where to go, fun things to do and how to save money on the perfect gifts. More >

What Does Your Surname Mean?

Your last name may reveal a compelling story about your family history. More >

  1. Home
  2. People & Relationships
  3. Gay Life
  4. Words/ Terms
  5. Gay Slang
  6. Gay or Just Homosocial?>

©2009 About.com, a part of The New York Times Company.

All rights reserved.