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Is it really genetic?

Discussion in 'Chit Chat' started by Libra Neko, Apr 27, 2015.

  1. Libra Neko

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    I have a straight friend who told me your sexuality is genetic. I don't think I agree. Of the following people, I'm the only one whose never had a serious relationship with someone of the opposite gender: my grandparents, my parents, my uncles, my aunts, my only sibling and all my cousins!
    I was at a restaurant on Saturday evening in celebration of my grandmother's 90th birthday, the only single non-straight person there. I just have to keep in mind that I need to go to these things or I might get written out of my (very rich) grandmother's will.

    Is it rare to have no gay relatives if you are gay?
     
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    It's a lot more than just genetics. It's not as simple as a pundit square. It has more to do with hormone exposure in the womb.

    So it's really not rare to have no gay relatives if you are gay. Every woman is able to give birth to a gay person.
     
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    Well i think when it comes to having no relatives who are gay and thinking it is not genetic I think it depends on whether a relative may be in the closet or may not realize their sexuality. So it really hard to say if it is genetic or not when you have that problem. The most controversial thing i think I heard about this the male homosexuality comes from the father and even if that father may be married to a woman he may be gay and not realize it. I don't know if i necessary believe that but i guess in many cases it could be true. Sexuality is a complex thing but one thing I do know it is not a choice!
     
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    It actually comes from the mother, not father. Everything (as far as I know) depends solely on the mother, her genes, and how the baby is kept in her womb. [and no, she doesn't have to be lesbian for it to make a difference]
     
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    I believe sexuality is both biological and social.

    It's for the same reason someone can like certain types of movies regardless of how much social pressure there is to not like them. Brains are unique that way.
     
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    I have at least 2 gay relatives that I know of.

    I'd say that in the end homosexuality is genetic, indirectly that is. Because even if it is cause by hormones during the mothers pregnancy, us humans must have some collection of genes that produce the reaction in the womb which leads to altered sexuality/gender identity in the child.

    Generally though, since we see homosexuality in all humans; black, white and all the colours in between along with being observed in animals I doubt it is "very rare" in any part of the world.

    Consider also that there might be closeted people in your family.
     
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    I think like many complex traits, it's a combination of genetics and environment.
     
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    I just pointed out a theory I heard about it i didn't say i agreed with it. No need to smart off.
     
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    And I'm just saying what I know about it. The whole thing is really complicated, so I guess nobody can give an accurate answer.
     
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    It's probably a combination of genetics and environment, though how much it is either way; I have no idea. I have a couple gay family members, but it is like 2 out of over 50 cousins...so i don't know if that means anything.
     
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    It isn't "genetic" in that they can't find a gay gene in our DNA. But that doesn't mean it's not innate & with us from birth. They think it has to do with hormone levels of the mother during pregnancy and they have shown gay brains are wired much more like female brains than our straight counterparts.
     
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    Agreed.

    And hormones.
     
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    I take it I'm the only one who made a pact with the Devil?

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    LOL.
     
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    How does it matter. It is real it is beautiful isn't it.
     
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    My guess is that it's about hormones, not genes or environment. At least there wasn't anything in my environment to make me gay. And I've not always been gay. When I was a tween, I was madly in love with a boy.