2006-10-29 11:34:43 · 12 answers · asked by Samantha Jane 2 in Society & Culture ➔ Cultures & Groups ➔ Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender
The Kinsey Reports of 1948 and 1953 stated 37% of males and 13% of females had homosexual experiences with 10% of males being more or less exclusively homosexual and 2% to 6% of females being more or less exclusively homosexual.
A 1990 study (Homosexuality/Heterosexuality by McWhirter, Sanders, and Reinisch) stated 13.95% of males and 4.25% of females had "extensive" or "more than incidental" homosexual experience.
A 1993 study (The Janus Report on Sexual Behavior) found 9% of men and 5% of women were involved in frequent or ongoing homosexual experiences, but only 4% of men and 2% of women called themselves homosexual. This difference can be attributed as those who were 'out' and those who were 'closeted'.
It appears that the number of male homosexuals is approximately 10% and the number of female homosexuals is approximately 4%. It also appears that only half of those who are truly homosexual are "out".
2006-10-29 11:56:25 · answer #1 · answered by χριστοφορος ▽ 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
even though society has become more enlightened and accepting as a whole, there are still a lot of people out there who hate/bash us and try to take rights away, and want more laws preventing us from having further rights.
and for that reason, I'm sure the percentage of about 10 % is actually low...as there are still many in our community that are closeted.
2006-10-29 20:25:19 · answer #2 · answered by redcatt63 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Statistics I have seen range from as low as 3% to as high as 10%
2006-10-29 19:37:40 · answer #3 · answered by Chickyn in a Handbasket 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
the generally agreed upon percentage of homosexuals worldwide is 10% (low estimate if you ask me!)
2006-10-30 04:36:06 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
The government says 10%, but I think it's alot closer to 20%.
2006-10-29 19:38:15 · answer #5 · answered by mesierens 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I've heard about 10 percent but that doesn't seem to include bisexuals or married men who only do it occasionally.
2006-10-29 22:17:46 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Non-baised stats have put the number between 4-8%.
In the end, it doesn't matter because if ONE American is denied his or her constitutional rights, that is too many.
2006-10-29 19:40:40 · answer #7 · answered by knightofsappho 4 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Ten percent is pretty accurate from what I've seen. Of course it may be a bit higher.
2006-10-29 19:58:18 · answer #8 · answered by gc27858 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Last I heard it's 10%. That's 10% of 300,000,000 or 300,000 gay men and women.
2006-10-29 21:25:13 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Why?
Are you planning a party for us and want to know how much ice you'll need?
2006-10-29 19:43:37 · answer #10 · answered by ? 6 · 3⤊ 0⤋