"It would be interesting to see if there is a genetic basis for this
tendency to be gay. ... It would also be
worthwhile to go into the experiences of such people in their formative
years, whether this had anything to do with them turning out to be gay." - Dr Mohamed Tahir, Wed, Dec 28, 2011 at 10:06 AM
"A constant stream of media articles--several per year--assures us that there is a link between homosexuality and biological features. These articles mention genes, brain structure, hormone levels in the womb, ear characteristics, fingerprint styles, finger lengths, verbal skills...... and by the time you read this, some others may have appeared. The headlines imply that people are born with tendencies which infallibly will make them gay or lesbian, and that change of sexual orientation will be impossible." - Dr NE Whitehead, Twin studies
"The process of gender identification begins approximately between age two and a half and four. For boys, it is during this phase that they begin to move from their primary attachment with the mother to seeking out a deeper attachment with the father. For males, the relationship between a boy and his father is the initial source of developing a secure gender identity. It is through the father-son relationship that a boy discovers what he needs to know about being male, including who he is as a boy, how boys walk, how they talk, how they act, and so forth." - Dr Julie Harren, Homosexuality and gender identity
"A constant stream of media articles--several per year--assures us that there is a link between homosexuality and biological features. These articles mention genes, brain structure, hormone levels in the womb, ear characteristics, fingerprint styles, finger lengths, verbal skills...... and by the time you read this, some others may have appeared. The headlines imply that people are born with tendencies which infallibly will make them gay or lesbian, and that change of sexual orientation will be impossible." - Dr NE Whitehead, Twin studies
"The process of gender identification begins approximately between age two and a half and four. For boys, it is during this phase that they begin to move from their primary attachment with the mother to seeking out a deeper attachment with the father. For males, the relationship between a boy and his father is the initial source of developing a secure gender identity. It is through the father-son relationship that a boy discovers what he needs to know about being male, including who he is as a boy, how boys walk, how they talk, how they act, and so forth." - Dr Julie Harren, Homosexuality and gender identity
Reading list:
Gay gene
Biological correlates
Twin studies
Homosexuality and gender identity
"Born that way" resources
Richard O'Brien (I am 70% man)
Matlovich (an airman and a gay Vietnam veteran)
Radio programs:
Radio Interview With Dr. Stanton Jones -- September 27, 2007
Study Questions:
1) Definition of gay, lesbian and transgender.
2) Causes of gay, lesbian and transgender.
3) Gay, lesbian and transgender issues today.
4) Genetics underlying gay, lesbian and transgender.
5) Neuroanatomy of gay, lesbian and transgender humans.
6) Solutions for gay, lesbian and transgender problems.
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