Homosociality

Not to be confused with Homosocialization or Same-sex relationship.

In sociology, homosociality means same-sex friendships that are not of a romantic or sexual nature, such as friendship, mentorship, or others. The term was popularized by Eve Kosofsky Sedgwick in her discussion of male homosocial desire. Researchers who use the concept mainly do so to explain how men uphold men's dominance in society.

The opposite of homosocial is heterosocial, describing non-sexual relations with the opposite sex. The term homoaffectivity is used to refer to bonds and affective actions that go beyond mere socialization.

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