What are the reasons why are there gays or lesbians?

Question

We are having a research paper and I chose this topic for I am curious about it.Pls. don`t take it negatively...I just want to know it positively...This is not being judgemental...

Answer 1

Homosexuality is found in many species throughout the animal kingdom. It is not unique to humans and that supports the argument that homosexuals are a natural occurance. More evidance that suports a genetic link to homosexuality are various studies that have been done on the brains of homosexuals. I wish I could remember the names of these studies for you but if you google something like "the homosexual brain" I'm sure you'll find something similar. Try wikipedia as well but now I digress. Two studies that I know of are: one study that exaimed the hypothalamous. It concluded the size of this part of the brain was different for a homosexual and my contribute to their homosexuality since this part of the brain plays a role in hormone production. Another study was done by either German or Dutch scientists. I forget which. They looked at the actual connections of the brain...the synapses and such I think. I'm sorry I'm terrible at remembering the scientfici details. They were able to see a distinct difference in these connections in homosexuals.

So here is some proof that points to a genetic reasons for homosexuality. But, there is evidence that it is also a choice. The best evidence for this is a homosexuals own word. There are those who readily admit to having chosen to be homosexual.

The answer isn't just one or the other. It's both. Someone may wonder why a person would chose it but it does happen. Sometimes it's because the person has been sexually abused by the oposite sex so they no longer feel comfortable with anyone of the oposite sex. Despite therapy, some people just never recover from this. Then there are those who see benefits from a homosexual relationship. The dynamics of which are very different from that of a heterosexual relationship. There are established roles for heterosexual men and women. There are not for homosexuals. Some people find that lack of constraint rewarding.


Human sexuality is a very complicated thing. So there really isn't a simple answer to your question. Add in bisexuals and pansexuals and you open up a whole new door. Honestly, I do not think it is human sexuality itself that varies but the categories people make for it. Take a moment to think of what it would be like to live in the world without the words homosexual, heterosexual and bisexual. People would just be with whomever they enjoyed without all the social bagage our categories contain. What if everyone just loved and it was left at that?

Sorry, I kind of went off on a tangent here. I hope this helps though.

Answer 2

Hi, Clark. I'm copying an answer I gave recently to a similar question regarding the genetic factors, as it contains some references to studies that you might find useful in your research.

While I'm not a geneticist, I've read theories that a biological propensity towards one sexual orientation or another is related to other genetically-determined characteristics that are more necessary for survival of the species. There may be other characteristics that are beneficial for survival and share many of the same genetic traits. Perhaps when there's enough of a confluence of these genetic traits in one person, the liklihood of that person being gay increases.

We see homosexual behavior in other species quite often. This is well-documented in the following source:
Bagemihl, Bruce. Biological Exuberance: Animal Homosexuality and Natural Diversity. St. Martin's Press, 1999. ISBN 0-312-19239-8
This book not only lists animals where that behavior is observed, but also provides sourcing and references to the relevant journal articles and other studies for each, as it is essentially a compilation. A list pulled directly from the book is available here:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_animals_displaying_homosexual_behavior

There are also several studies on the role that heredity plays in sexual orientation. To name just two:
1) Bailey, J.M., Dunne, M.P., Martin, N.G. (2000). Genetic and environmental influences on sexual orientation and its correlates in an Australian twin sample. Journal of Personality and Social Psychology, 78(3).
2) Wilson, G. and Rahman, Q., (2005). Born Gay. London: Peter Owen Publishers.

Hopefully this information will give you a good place to begin learning more about this issue!

Answer 3

I once read an interesting theory that nature bred it into the dna because it is a way to limit overpopulation, as well as provide males that could stay back at the cave to help care for the children of the women while the rest of the tribe went to hunt. Also without the burden of having to raise children, the carriers of this gene would be more free to do things to support the tribe and advance the tribe.

In modern society, there are roles that are filled best by people of different makeups, I don't know exactly what it is, but that 'gay' gene sure makes good fashion designers and broadway actors!

Answer 4

Gays and Lesbians did no longer choose for to be the way they are. Why would they, with each and all of the social risks? they do no longer think of or have self assurance that they are gay or lesbian they know that they are. you're born gay or lesbian. the rationalization maximum human beings come out or "locate out" that they are gay is by the fact society does not settle for them. they are gay from the day that they are born, they do exactly no longer tell all people till they are delicate and arranged. yet incredibly think of roughly it. Why would you decide on for to be gay if all people is going to hate you? My appropriate buddy is gay and while he got here out his father and mom deserted him and a few jerks threw rocks at us! They even hated me only for being his buddy.

Answer 5

If you look at the natural world, there is SO much diversity. Species of animals, plants, microbes- it's all so different! People are different! The world is a veritable collection of uniqueness and different paths.

Why in the world would human sexuality be bland and only come in one variety when the world is so diverse?

That's the best answer I can come up with, at least.

Answer 6

It's a big unknown. There are some theories about how this could be supported biologically. Population control, bonding of same sex couples supports community, provides safety, reduces predator attacks (not just in humans but in other primates, dolphins, gazelles).

This is just one theory that's out there now.

Answer 7

The biological mechanism for choosing sexuality is consistently subject to an approximate 5% margin of error.

Answer 8

BECAUSE THERE ARE. For the same reason why there's straights, bis, whites, blacks, hispanics, asians, tall people, those who are dwarves, smart, stupid, alive, dead, etc. That's just the way they are. Nobody can change that.

Answer 9

I'm gay and I couldn't tell you why. I've questioned why a lot in my lifetime. Especially at a young age.

Answer 10

some people say and i tend to agree, that we are borned who and what we are. we dont get to pick our color, or gender. the main point in life is to live, learn and love and grow.