It is obvious why there is such a controversy surrounding the movie Brokeback Mountain. It seems everyone has an opinion about same sex relationships and releasing a movie that openly and honestly portrays two men forming a "more than friends" kind of relationship just continues to fuel those opinions. However the storyline in this movie is even more controversial because the two men are cowboys. The high school I attended consisted of a lot of these self-proclaimed "cowboys" and even the idea of same sex relationships was enough to bring about a tirade of hostile and bellicose arguments. Maybe it's okay for people in California or New York but for the all American cowboys out west? It just isn't considered acceptable. Through movies, books, and other entertainment sources cowboys have always been considered rough, crude, and brusque. Through these same sources homosexuals, especially gay men, have been portrayed as girlish, flamboyant, and ostentatious. The two do not mesh well together.
Through magazines, television shows, and movies individuals are bombarded with images portraying how they are "supposed" to be. Men, especially cowboys, are considered strong, muscular, and athletic. They're supposed to curse and be rude. They protect the home and support the family. Having sex with other men is not necessarily considered a vital aspect of cowboy life. For these reasons "Brokeback Mountain" was released amid a sea of controversies.
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