2006-08-14 08:02:25 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Education & Reference ➔ Teaching
There have been several studies - three that I know of - that all suggest homosexuality is genetic.
1. Blink Reflex: this is an involuntary reflex, and exists in people of all ages, from infants up. Homosexuals, it turns out, tend to have a slightly different reflex rate on average.
2. Left Handedness: this is clearly an entirely hereditary phenomenon, and statistics show that while about 10% of the general population is left handed, a higher percentage of homosexuals are.
3. Parents. They've found that males with older brothers have a higher rate of homosexuality than those without, and the more brothers, the higher the difference. Furthermore, this is not a social thing, because having step-brothers or adopted brothers makes no difference, but having a brother, even if he is raised by another family, does make a difference. They think it has something to do with pre-natal testosterone levels.
So don't buy the one girl who says it's all a scam and then suggest that there was one researcher who faked it all. These are multiple studies that were done by multiple researchers, and the data and methodology peer reviewed by other scientists. I'm guessing she got her info from some late-night tv preacher.
2006-08-14 09:34:59 · answer #1 · answered by Steve 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Born
2006-08-14 08:08:31 · answer #2 · answered by happytraveler 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Sorry for all the naysayers, but I STRONGLY believe people are born gay; it is a genetic predisposition. Those that do not believe this likely do not have a family member or close friend that is gay. If they did, and saw the turmoil close up that gay people go through when they are struggling to come to terms with their sexuality, then I believe they would change their minds. As a sister of gay person, I saw first hand how my brother struggled with this issue; he desperately did not want to be and for years was unhappy. As soon as he came out to friends and family, there was incredible relief, practically a rebirth in him. I know this to be the case for many, many others; it is not a choice....why in God's name would a sane person wish to subject themselves to the ridicule and close-mindedness of so many others to "act" gay? Your sexuality, hetero- or homosexual, is as much of your genetic make-up as your fingerprints, your voice quality, your skin color. It is WHO YOU ARE, the way you were born and meant to be.
2006-08-14 12:10:39 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
No they aren't born gay. The "researcher" who said that he proved there was a gay gene admitted that he was a fraud. However he was gay and was trying to justify his behavior with genetics so he was happy anyway. Everyone believes that people are born gay because of the publicity of his "discovery".
I would ask myself why they need to legitimize their behavior by claiming that "It's not my fault. I was born this way." If they are so proud of being gay why don't they just accept responsibility for their own behavior? Bunch of wusses if you ask me.
2006-08-14 08:17:39 · answer #4 · answered by Ellen J 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I know alot of gay men. I know it sounds weird but I do. Most of them tell me that they were raped by a man when they were younger. They say they felt that way ever since. Others say because they don't like fish.
2006-08-17 22:49:50 · answer #5 · answered by Rebecca 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Of course it's genetics. Do you really think that they choose to be gay so they can be made fun of and not have equal rights?
2006-08-14 12:09:48 · answer #6 · answered by absenceofear74 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Excellent answer, Steve. I agree. It is a matter of genetics.
2006-08-14 10:12:56 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Doesn't matter, they deserve equal rights anyway.
2006-08-14 08:11:08 · answer #8 · answered by Boludo 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
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2006-08-14 08:13:21 · answer #9 · answered by supermanx1607 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋