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== Evolution of homosexuality == | == Evolution of homosexuality == | ||
Male homosexuality is more prevalent than | Male homosexuality is more prevalent than what selection-mutation balance would predict.{{citation needed}} | ||
=== Alliance formation and dominance signaling === | === Alliance formation and dominance signaling === | ||
The passive and active roles in homosexuality may explain the otherwise [[maladaptiveness|maladaptive]] attraction to other men (androphilia) and the prevalence of homosexuality | The passive and active roles in homosexuality may explain the otherwise [[maladaptiveness|maladaptive]] attraction to other men (androphilia) and the prevalence of homosexuality. The penetratee can potentially regain access to resources also increasing his chances of [[reproductive success]] (alliance formation theory),<ref>https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/abs/10.1300/J082v40n01_03</ref> and the penetrator can signal dominance which is especially conductive to male reproductive success. | ||
=== Other explanations of homosexuality === | === Other explanations of homosexuality === | ||