Genetic(.) On top of these observations, studies in molecular genetics have shown that Xq28, a region located at the tip of the X chromosome, is involved in both the expression of
anxiety and
male androphilia. This work suggests that common genetic factors may underlie the expression of both. Twin studies additionally point to genetic explanations as the underlying force for
same-sex partner preference in men and
neuroticism, a personality trait that is comparable to anxiety.
"point to" and "may" are not statements of fact.
Just sos you know.
Still more evidence being heterosexual, homosexual and bisexual are genetic than "Mommy was mean to me" or "No man in their lives".
No, not really.
Yes, Childhood Sexual Abuse Often Does Contribute to Homosexuality | The Stream
"What do Anderson Cooper, Don Lemon, George Takei and Milo Yiannopoulos have in common? They are all out and proud gay men, and they were all sexually abused as underage minors. Sadly, this is an extremely common occurrence, as there is frequently a connection between childhood sexual abuse and adult homosexuality."
" a 2009
report prepared for a bisexual health summit revealed that 74 percent of bisexuals had been sexually abused as children."
"“Information extracted from 13,000 face-to-face interviews clearly showed those with same-sexual or bisexual orientation were more likely to have experienced negative events in childhood, Associate Prof Elisabeth Wells said yesterday. People who had experienced sexual abuse as children were three times more likely to identity themselves as homosexual or bisexual than those who had not experienced abuse, she said. Also, the more adverse events someone experienced in childhood, the more likely they were to belong to one of the ‘non-exclusively heterosexual” groups. Associations between adverse events and sexuality group were found for sexual assault, rape, violence to the child and for witnessing violence in the home. "
Does Abuse Contribute to the Development of 'Gay'/Same Sex Attraction? » BarbWire.com
A few observations about this article
Yes, Childhood Sexual Abuse Often Does Contribute to Homosexuality
1. It does not appear to be a scientific , empirical study using a control group that can be used to establish a
statistically significant relationship between childhood sexual abuse and homosexuality
2. It is at best a survey and while it claims that there is a high correlation-
it certainly does not prove causation.
3. Additionally, there is
no information as to how the survey was conducted and why we should expect and accept that represents an accurate sample of a cross section of the population across all demographic, geographical lines, and many other factors
4. By the authors own admission , child sexual abuse " is (only) a contributing factor,
yet scorns the idea that gays were "born that way" (More on this later)
5. By the authors own admission, there are social environmental factors that contribute to homosexuality, and then poses the question "Why deny such an obvious reality?"
When in fact no one is denying that reality
6. The author compares the development of homosexuality to alcoholism but while acknowledging a genetic predisposition to the latter,
avoids the mention of genetics in the case of homosexuality
7. The author states
"that when it comes to homosexuality, it is taboo to connect childhood sexual abuse with subsequent gay identity since: 1) this would contradict the “born gay” myth. "
However, he offers nothing to prove that any of the factors -including sexual abuse -that may contribute to homosexuality PRECLUDE the existence that there are underlying factors present at or before birth that set the stage for the development of homosexuality.
8. He also states that 2)
it would underscore the fact that homosexual attractions are not natural and positive." but again ignores or worse, denies that fact that there may be innate factors involved. In addition, it ignores the fact that there are many gay people who did not suffer sexual abuse or other trauma in childhood and in no way proves that homosexuality is not "natural.
But moreover, this passage clearly reveals his bias and the true motive behind so desperately wanting to show a connection between sexual abuse and homosexuality.
Let me be clear, I for one would not deny that there is such a connection if shown conclusive proof. But we as a society already recognize the harmful effects of sexual abuse, condemn it , and do all that we can to prevent it. So I ask, what is the point of pushing that issue if not to malign homosexuality as bad and unhealthy having been "induced" by a perverted sex act? There is none.
This was fun. I'll get into your other links sometime when I have nothing better to do.