RE: Discriminatory language in the terms of a christian forum.
October 16, 2013 at 8:59 pm
(This post was last modified: October 16, 2013 at 9:00 pm by Zazzy.)
There is no doubt that there are biological factors in explaining homosexuality. There is very good evidence that male homosexuality is at least partly X-linked, and there are good reasons why that can be explained in an evolutionary framework. There are very clearly also in utero factors- study after study in every society examined shows a birth order phenomenon. It's almost certain at this point that there will be a twofold explanation: genetics loads the gun, and maternal environment pulls the trigger. This is a rich area of research with great debate as to which particular genes are the most likely candidates, and the mechanisms for the birth order phenomenon, and I won't claim it's settled, but the evidence for X-linkage and birth order is pretty overwhelming.
*** As to "prison gay," I think people just really, really need sex, and affection. They'll get it where they can. And in male prisons, it's often about dominance and rape, not affection.
*** As to "prison gay," I think people just really, really need sex, and affection. They'll get it where they can. And in male prisons, it's often about dominance and rape, not affection.
