> As an object of desire for men and women, they had sex with both genders. The intricate social rules that governed the appearance of Wakashu also regulated their sexual behavior. With adult men, Wakashu assumed a passive role, with women, a more active one. Relationships between two Wakashu were not tolerated. Any sexual relationship with men ended after a Wakashu completed his coming-of-age ceremony.
> Their most important relationship would be with an older man, which often had both a sexual and a teacher-student element.
> Their most important relationship would be with an older man, which often had both a sexual and a teacher-student element.
That sounds pretty much like a gender role?