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Whether friends hold hands depends on [[culture]] and [[gender role|gender]]. |
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Whether friends hold hands depends on [[culture]] and [[gender role|gender]]. In Western culture this is mainly done by parents and small children (sometimes for authoritative control, not affection), spouses and romantic couples. In Arab countries, [[Africa]], some parts of Asia, and traditionally in some [[Mediterranean]] and [[Southern European]] cultures (especially in [[Sicily]]) it is done also by men and/or boys for [[friendship]] and/or a sign of respect.<ref>Khaya Dlanga, mg.co.za, [http://mg.co.za/article/2014-12-03-hold-hands-in-friendship-and-be-proud-to-be-an-african Hold hands in friendship - and be proud to be an African], South Africa, December 3, 2014</ref> |
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In Western culture it is mainly done by spouses and romantic couples, as well as parents and small children, where it may be an authoritative control, not affection. However, same-sex couples still suffer from [[homophobia]]. In 2012, an average of 74% of gay men and 51% of lesbian women responded EU [[Fundamental Rights Agency]] survey, saying they avoid holding hands in public for fear of harassment or assault.<ref name=fraSurvey>{{cite web|title=EU LGBT survey - European Union lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender survey - Main results|url=http://fra.europa.eu/sites/default/files/fra-eu-lgbt-survey-main-results_tk3113640enc_1.pdf|publisher=Fundamental Rights Agency|accessdate=31 October 2014|page=87|format=pdf|date=October 2014}}</ref> These responses varied from 45% to 89% depending on country, with an average of 66%.<ref name=fraSurvey /> |
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[[File:Bush-abdullah1.jpg|thumb|right|[[George W. Bush]] and [[Abdullah of Saudi Arabia|future King Abdullah of Saudi Arabia]] holding hands struck a nerve with the American people.]] |
[[File:Bush-abdullah1.jpg|thumb|right|[[George W. Bush]] and [[Abdullah of Saudi Arabia|future King Abdullah of Saudi Arabia]] holding hands struck a nerve with the American people.]] |
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In Arab countries, [[Africa]], some parts of Asia, and traditionally in some [[Mediterranean]] and [[Southern European]] cultures (especially in [[Sicily]]) males also hold hands for [[friendship]] and as a sign of respect;<ref>Khaya Dlanga, mg.co.za, [http://mg.co.za/article/2014-12-03-hold-hands-in-friendship-and-be-proud-to-be-an-african Hold hands in friendship - and be proud to be an African], South Africa, December 3, 2014</ref> a custom which is especially noticed by societies unused to it, for instance when, in 2005, Crown Prince [[Abdullah of Saudi Arabia]] held hands with the US-American president [[George W. Bush]].<ref>{{cite web|last=Holguin|first=Jaime|title=Abdullah-Bush Stroll Strikes Nerve|url=http://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2005/04/27/eveningnews/main691413.shtml|publisher=CBS News|date=11 February 2009}}</ref> |
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==See also== |
==See also== |
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Revision as of 12:19, 2 October 2017
Holding hands is a form of physical intimacy involving two or more people.[1] It may or may not be romantic.
Cultural aspects
Whether friends hold hands depends on culture and gender.
In Western culture it is mainly done by spouses and romantic couples, as well as parents and small children, where it may be an authoritative control, not affection. However, same-sex couples still suffer from homophobia. In 2012, an average of 74% of gay men and 51% of lesbian women responded EU Fundamental Rights Agency survey, saying they avoid holding hands in public for fear of harassment or assault.[2] These responses varied from 45% to 89% depending on country, with an average of 66%.[2]
In Arab countries, Africa, some parts of Asia, and traditionally in some Mediterranean and Southern European cultures (especially in Sicily) males also hold hands for friendship and as a sign of respect;[3] a custom which is especially noticed by societies unused to it, for instance when, in 2005, Crown Prince Abdullah of Saudi Arabia held hands with the US-American president George W. Bush.[4]
See also
Wikimedia Commons has media related to Holding hands.
References
- ^ DIGNITY HEALTH, huffingtonpost.com, The Science Behind The Profound Power Of Holding Hands, USA, May 31, 2016
- ^ a b "EU LGBT survey - European Union lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender survey - Main results" (pdf). Fundamental Rights Agency. October 2014. p. 87. Retrieved 31 October 2014.
- ^ Khaya Dlanga, mg.co.za, Hold hands in friendship - and be proud to be an African, South Africa, December 3, 2014
- ^ Holguin, Jaime (11 February 2009). "Abdullah-Bush Stroll Strikes Nerve". CBS News.