Is homosexuality genetically acquired, or is acquired through socialization?
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Homosexuality has a biological basis. It has to do with the way in which the neurochemicals in the brain are set up. So for straight people it is set up in a manner that makes them attracted to a person of the opposite sex whereas in the case of homosexuals, the chemicals are set up in a way that they are attracted to a person of the same sex. For bisexuals, it would be in a way that has them attracted to members of both sexes, but even then there would be a preference for one sex over the other.
So yeah, it is very annoying when people out there come up with claims that homosexuality is a disease that needs to be cured! Cut the crap people --- it's not a choice, individuals ae born that way and are wired to get attracted to a certain sex!
As for people who say that certain religious groups cannot be that way because the religion says so or certain cultures because the culture says so--- I'm sure there's homosexuals within the religion or culture who force themselves to be 'straight' and unfortunately are making themselves and their partners miserable.
It's just guys that can't get a woman.
Technically, both.
I belive it's a lack of certain hormone AND acquired through socialization
Socialization in general, or socialization with gay gangs?
As a homo, I can tell you socialization had nothing to do with it.
My Psychology class taught me that it is genetic.
This is gonna spark many differences and with this new block feature i can just imagine the fun but anyways heres my opinion. I personally think its aquired through just living..were all born the same way while some might have disabilities when they are born being homosexual isnt one of them. Its a choice just like being into BDSM or being a masochist. You choose to enjoy members of the opposite sex.and then your mind does the rest and blocks the other sex from existance so to speak. you mind is very powerful.its just like if you think your sick enough.you will be....Oh and notice that people who say its not genetic and that they are born that way will be the ones getting thumbs down..some people just cant deal with difference of opinion.
Definitely genetic. I had a cousin who we all knew was "different" from the time we were about 3 years old -- and it proved true as he grew up. In other words, to all those right wing nut jobs who want to "cure" homosexuals, he was born that way! Let 'em be!
There are thoughts on both sides, and the discussions can get pretty heated with 'proof' of either one.
Whoever 'solves' this riddle will likely become famous and infamous at the same time.
Both. I think sexuality is a spectrum or normal curve rather than discrete categories. I think many males are bisexual or pansexual but are socialised into straighthood. On the other hand, especially during critical periods in childhood and teen/puberty, some males can be steered into being gay. However, I think ther are people who are born gay from day one and cannot chacnge whatever. In other words, being gay is an equifinal condition like being dead - there are many ways of getting there though the final destination is the same.
although nobody knows for sure, most scientists are saying the evidence they have point to homosexuality being genetic
some men are born with more women genes than normal and vice-versa
I sometimes wonder that to but I don't know the answer yet
men are in general more comfortable around other men, and same thing for women. So naturally, men and other men have more in common than men and women.
In my humble opinions, homos do not set a boundary of when a friendship and a relationship begins. Just because I like a guy, doesn't mean I have to be with him.
Many cultures separate men from women in all their life stage. Men end up making a strong bond with each others but it ends at friendship and that is it. In homosexual situation, they take that friendship to another level leading it to become sexual.
So I'd say socialization more than genetic. Yes, there are men and women who look or feel emotionally more familiar to the opposite sex, but that in my opinion not a reason to step over friendship...
Homosexuality has been studied and it has been concluded that it is a genetic condition. Science aside, I had a Friend that is African-American and gay. I used to be very ignorant and homophobic. My Friend made a great statement that logically made sense. He told me" I'm Black and gay, I have considered suicide, I have been ridiculed and harassed, why would I want to be gay?'' He made a great point, he who he is and we have accepted it.
Psychology and science really do not know the answer to your question. Gay groups argue that it is genetic, while many groups say it is a learned behavior. Many psychologists believe people are born bisexual and learn their orientation through socialization. Some people decide to orient toward heterosexuality, others homosexuality, and many stay bisexual. Given the right circumstances, it seems these guidelines get a bit blurred. When people say "does it really matter?" The answer is "yes" since many gays feel they are discriminated against based on what is perceived as a abnormal behavior. If science can prove it is genetic, then many gays believe their rights will be protected the same as one's sex or race. Some feel it will swing the abortion debate, meaning pro life people will be liberal since if it is genetic people could abort a gay fetus.
I really believe that true homosexuality is genetic. However, in today's world were love is expressed in so many differing ways many people are confused about their sexual identity. Young people are completely at risk for not understanding what real love is and how to express it. My friend (a woman) who is a self -proclaimed bi-sexual but currently lives with a woman is really NOT gay. Her boyfriend left her and this woman came along and my friend acquired her bi-sexuality through socialization. She just needed to love and be loved. Does it matter? Isn't the bottom line love?
I've always been heterosexual. It was not something I chose. I've been attracted to woman for as long as I can remember...probably longer.
There is no question in my mind homosexuality is genetic - just like heterosexuality.
And it's NOT a genetic flaw. It's a uniqueness...like having blues eyes or being left handed.
I read an article in a magazine that said that it's aquired by both enviromental and genetic factors. How this is proven is with studies with identical twins. Since twins have the same DNA, then it makes sense that both would be gay or both would be straight if it was wholely genetic. But studies have shown that having an identical twin that is gay only increases chances of being gay but does not confirm it. So it must be a combination of a genetic predispostion and enviromental factors. I am pretty sure that you don't get it by socializing with people who are gay, though.
Another thing, I'm not sure how true this is, but according to Freud, people learn sexual attraction through the Oedipus complex. In this senerio, a very young toddler boy, for example, loves is mother (in a romantic sort of way) and is jealous of his father because he also loves her. But, the father is bigger and stronger than he is, so the boy resolves this by copying his father either to hide his malice feelings towards him or to make the mother like him by acting like her lover, I'm not sure which one. But that is how Frued says we learn geneder identity. The same thing happens with girls, they love their father and get jealous of their mother. That can also be reffered to as the Oedipus complex, but it can also be called the Elextra complex when it is specific to girls. Now, Freud would probably say that homosexuality comes from a disruption in the Oedipus/Elextra complex. Like, what if the mother or father was not there or was found to be unlovable because he/she was neglecting or abusive? That might cause a girl/boy to not fall in love with the opposite sex parent or not copy the same sex parent.
Also, many of the gay people I've known have a lot of family issues, family issues that either weren't or shoudn't have beeen caused by homosexuality if their parents really loved them unconditionally. Maybe it's an unconcious way of trying something different from the tradition family structure. Just a hypothesis. And let's not forget one very important factor: Free will. I mean, when you're married or dating exclusively, the only way not to be interested in other people is to block them out and commit to only loving your partner. So, theoretically, the same things could be done to a whole gender. All in all, I'd say it's a combination of enviroment, choice, and genetics. The real question is, to what degree do each of these have influence over whether or not someone becomes gay?
I read an article about this in a science magazine "Discover" titled nature or nurture? and it says that until now scientists have not found any specific gene or hormone and that it is definitely NURTURE
my thoughts on this: of course there is no gene for homosexuality.its all in the nurture!!
no one wants to hear more about my thoughts on this because it would offend homosexuals im sure.
The general consensus among scientists seems to be that you can be genetically predisposed to homosexuality but that the environment also plays an important role.
For example, in ancient Greece it was the norm to be bisexual--an older male would have a relationship with a younger male, but then the older male would marry a woman. In ancient Japan this practice happened among the samurai. This suggests an environmental component, since the practice was so widespread.
On the other hand, homosexual men have different brains, and they may have more of the qualities of women than heterosexual men. For example, on average, spatial-temporal reasoning ability: heterosexual males are best, then bisexual, then homosexual, then homosexual women, then bisexual, then heterosexual. This suggests a genetic component.
Another bit of evidence for socialization from http://anthro.palomar.edu/marriage/marri...
"...societies that had frequent severe food shortages are more likely to allow homosexuality." Note: this is a correlation.
However, the official position of the American Psychological Association is that gay conversion therapy does not work (although I believe they're reevaluating it.)
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