Considering the fact that womens and mens brains are different and thats what influences their behaviour, and homosexuals/lesbians usually act like the opposite gender, does that mean their brain is different?
2006-07-21 23:02:09 · 14 answers · asked by Cheshire Riddle 6 in Society & Culture ➔ Cultures & Groups ➔ Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender
There is some good evidence from neuroscience that there are physical and chemical differences in the brains of persons who self-identify as "homosexual" vs those who self-identify as "heterosexual". See references below.
Having said that, the evidence is controversial and you can't say that scientists have reached a uniform consensus on that point.
As many others have pointed out here, with varying degrees of eloquence, the differences between persons tend to swamp any measurable differences between groups.
Human sexuality is a vastly complex emotion; emotions are a vastly complex part of human brain function. While I've spent a lifetime studying such things, I often sit back in my chair and say "Whoa!".
And never forget that scientists, as human beings, bring a political, social and personal agenda to any work that they do.
2006-07-23 05:54:39 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
Most lesbians do not act like the opposite gender, that is a sterotype. They may take on some traits that you commonly think of as men having, like being strong and so on, but many traits are just common in men and women. Even if you think they act like the opposite gender that doesn't mean they want to be the opposite gender, that's trans when they think they are.
Most lesbians love being women and just also are attracted to other women. Everybody's brain is different, as different as each person.
Plus like somebody else said, you just don't know that some of the women you think are straight are really lesbians or bisexual. You just cannot tell. Don't sterotype people.
2006-07-22 10:10:01 · answer #2 · answered by MindStorm 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I really don't think that's the case. I definitely think/feel/interract with others moreso like a woman than a man, but I'm definitely a lesbian through and through.
It's not really a mindset, per se. There are various theories from the scientists out there, but who really knows what the truth is? I say we all just be happy with the fact that we're so diverse and embrace that.
It would be a sad, boring world if we were all alike. We're like snowflakes ... no two are the same. Let's keep it that way and just live and let live.
2006-07-22 13:44:08 · answer #3 · answered by Shawn_Sunshine 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'd be careful saying things like "homosexuals/lesbians usually..."
because we are people and there really isn't any usually. Most of the homosexuals/lesbians that you've met you probably think are "straight". So be careful, some might think you're prejudging.
2006-07-22 08:16:00 · answer #4 · answered by Mary Beth 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If a person has the brain of the opposite gender, it's call transgenderism.
2006-07-22 13:59:41 · answer #5 · answered by jill45690 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No. And you would be surprised. As you get to know more of us, you'll find that Gay men do not USUALLY act like women, and vice versa.
2006-07-22 18:08:52 · answer #6 · answered by michael941260 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Its mindset dude! Ya i'm a lesbian, a femme but i tend to be more MCP and have a male mindset though i'm feminine. Its different for individuals.
2006-07-22 06:05:58 · answer #7 · answered by Vally 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm bisexual,so,what does that mean for me?lol,I have both brains? Um,I don't see the logic here,no
2006-07-22 23:34:49 · answer #8 · answered by dragonfly 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Depends, but I definitely think more like a guy.
2006-07-22 07:03:47 · answer #9 · answered by holidayspice 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
no i don/t think i just think its the way they want to act.not all gays acts like women .some are really manly ,if you see waht i mean...
2006-07-22 06:05:24 · answer #10 · answered by xavier h 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋