Why do people think that sexual orientation is a "nature" rather than a "nurture" issue ?

Answer 1

We have yet to identify a single gene that is solely responsible for sexual orientation. Like any complex human behavioral trait, one's sexuality probably arises from the contributions of multiple genes operating within certain environmental parameters. Moreover, this not something that is merely "thrown out there," as numerous researchers have reliably identified certain genetic, hormonal, and neuroanatomical variations between gay and straight men.

For example, it has long been known that gay men tend to have several older brothers. Notably, this trend is not observed among those with several older stepbrothers. This suggests that there is something operating in mothers who have given birth to multiple male children to increase the probability that her successive male children will become gay. One hypothesis is that her immune system learns to mount a response to male fetuses, which has the effect of somehow "feminizing" their brains in utero.

In addition, a recent study of identical twins who had been raised separately found that, if one twin was gay, there was a 66% probability that the other twin was also gay. Anything above 60% is usually taken to indicate a significant genetic basis. Although one would expect a 100% concordance rate if homosexuality were entirely genetic, one possibility is that, while the twins might share 100% of their genes, certain genes may be activated in one that are not in the other, and this is what accounts for the difference.

A study of dissected brains found that, on average, a certain cluster of cells in the forefront of the hypothalamus (the seat of emotions and sexual drives) was less than half as large in the brains of homosexual men as in their heterosexual counterparts. This is NOT a deformity, mind you, no more than having one's speech center in the right hemisphere instead of in the left. Brains vary.

Other studies have found that gay men have a significantly greater tendency to be left-handed than the general population, and their brains react to male pheromones the same way a heterosexual woman's does. Gay men also tend to perform better on verbal tasks than visuospatial tasks, which is the opposite trend among straight men.

In short, there is more and more evidence suggesting that homosexuality has a strong biological component.

Answer 2

I was raised by a traditional married heterosexual couple, and there were none of the family dynamics that Christianist quack "therapists" claim are the cause of homosexuality. As far back as I can remember, I always felt different from other boys, and I realized I was gay at age 13. So, I can only conclude, based on the evidence, that my homosexuality is due to nature, not nurture.

Answer 3

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Answer 4

Read. Educate yourself. Science has proven that is has more to do with the biological aspects rather than how a child is raised. A person is going to be who they are because their brains are "pre wired" that way. The nurture aspect only supports that or doesn't.

Answer 5

Probably because the data are not clear and convincing. The next question is, should we force a person to change orientation if we could and under what circumstances.
We can change behavior and quite dramatically and quickly.
If you can control a person's breathing, you can get them to do about anything.
We could do a REALLY sophisticated "Clockwork Orange" program that could change just about any behavior.
We would have to forego such niceties as the Constitution, but we are doing that more regularly these days anyway.
I'm thinking that we need to change Pentecostals to Methodists myself.

Answer 6

I believe it's the way you are born. I also believe that there are some women who dabble with being bi because they think it will help them keep their boyfriend interested, but I don't count that as true bisexuality. I just think of it as ultrasexuality; an openess to all things sexual regardless of gender. True gay/lesbian orientation must be an inborn thing and I wish people would stop worrying about who is doing what to whom!

Answer 7

if its "nature" then they cannot be held accountable for their actions, being its a biological problem, like downs syndrome or ALD. If its a "nurture" issue then they CAN be held responsible for all of the ill side effects of their life style.

Answer 8

People dont choose their sexual orientation. If they could Dick Chaney would have a thing or two to say to his daughter.

Answer 9

Is this yet another dig at people who are not bothering you? Just wondering.

Answer 10

Well, pretty much all gay people were raised by straight people. They weren't 'nurturing' them to be gay.