My girlfriend was recently posed a question in one of her social work classes at the university. The professor asked the students of the class do most gays/lesbians live their life by their own choice or are they bound to be this way by genetics? The question was given on a test and the correct answer, he said, was that most gays/lesbians are that way because of their genetic makeup. I believe this is the correct answer. I think that gays or lesbians that have chosen that lifestyle and stay with it are that way by nature. You have ones out there that chose it because of different reasons but do not stick to that lifestyle and those are the ones who chose to be gay/lesbian. The reaon I believe it is genetics is because we a programmed to be attracted to the opposite sex and not the same one in order to mate and reproduce, so why in the world would anybody be attracted to somebody that they cannot bear offspring with? I know this is up for debate but if you feel differently please tell me and tell me why so I can see what others are thinking.
I can't believe the professor implied there is a definitive answer to that question. I don't think that is proven so where does he get off saying there is a right and wrong answer?
John A would probably have us believe that it is 100% choice. I personally would like to hear about the day John decided that he was NOT going be gay
I don't think it's 100% genetic, but I think it is mostly genetic. Environment ALWAYS plays a role, but very small when it comes to sexuality IMO.
That's the politically correct answer. Lil Pun, your second choice is phrased in a way that discourages people from choosing it even if they believe it's not genetic. Sneaky lawyers tactic.
I agree with Mr. Clutch. Here's an interesting question: Why would anyone choose to be gay? Why would you want to become a part of a group that is highly discriminated against?
RM95 -- people choose to be part of subcultures...even subcultures that are victimized.... I can't say for positive one way or the other...I can't vote in this poll, because I don't know. I think there are arguments both ways. I will say, however, that what we find attractive changes from culture to culture...and from generation to generation. What is sexy to one culture/generation is deemed less sexy in subsequent generations and in other cultures. That indicates to me that a large part of what we find sexually stimulating comes from environment. I'm not sure this question is all that important, though...not as important as it's made out to be. Everyone deserves some modicum of respect and dignity as a human being.
I think most gays (not that there's anything wrong with that) are gay because of their genetics. There are some, however, that may not be genetically gay yet choose to engage in gay sexual activity. The majority of genetic gays just want to live their lives and be left alone. I don't think that's asking too much.
I must say that the wording of your poll answers is a bit poor Saying well it is a fad. . . is kind of making the side of it being a choice sound like a bunch of *ssholes. I think it is a choice but probably not a conscious one [no one is genetically made to dislike chocolate . . .are they?] Rocket River
why do you chose to like chocolate? Why do you chose to to like basketball when most of the world likes soccer? Rocket River
When's the last time someone was killed because they liked chocolate? When was the last time someone was killed because they went to a basketball game instead of a soccer game?
My feeling on it is that both factors are at work simultaneously. I think there is a genetic disposition that manifests itself as homosexuality given the right environment.
I agree with MadMax. People make a big deal out of it. But whether genetics have anything to do with being gay is not very important in determining whether homosexuality should be practice and in whether homosexuals should be respected, one way or the other.
I have a friend who was unknowingly married to a gay man for 14 years. He finally came out of the closet after that much time and two kids together. As much as he wanted to be straight, he just couldn't. They ended up getting a divorce. It was really hard on the whole family. I think if he didn't feel so much pressure to be "normal" in the first place, he would not had to hurt the ones he loved just by being who he truly is.
