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'''Homosexuality''' is | '''Homosexuality''' is same-sex sexual attraction or behavior with lots of political drama associated with it. | ||
This article only covers male homosexuality because lesbians have a low significance for [[inceldom]] and are universally a bit more tolerated than male homosexuals.<ref>https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/abs/10.1177/1948550619887785</ref> | This article only covers male homosexuality because lesbians have a low significance for [[inceldom]] and are universally a bit more tolerated than male homosexuals.<ref>https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/abs/10.1177/1948550619887785</ref> | ||
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== Prevalence and legitimacy == | == Prevalence and legitimacy == | ||
Ford and Beach (1951) found that some forms of homoerotic behavior were accepted in 64% of the 76 cultures studied.<ref name="ref5"></ref> However, while bisexuality was very common in human history, men exclusively pursuing other men has probably always been weird due to how rare it was and still is. Even today, despite high levels of gay acceptance,<ref>Only 22% of U.S. population opposes homosexuality http://www.gallup.com/poll/163697/approve-marriage-blacks-whites.aspx</ref> only less than 2% of men identify as exclusively homosexual,<ref>https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Demographics_of_sexual_orientation</ref> and very few of them keep that identity for long,<ref name="fluidref">https://www.researchgate.net/publication/235906255_Physiological_Evidence_for_a_Mostly_Heterosexual_Orientation_Among_Men</ref> though much more men may have some androphilia alongside their gynephilia, i.e. bisexuality,<ref>https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/8772014</ref> which will be the main subject of this wiki article. | Ford and Beach (1951) found that some forms of homoerotic behavior were accepted in 64% of the 76 cultures studied.<ref name="ref5"></ref> However, while bisexuality was very common in human history, men exclusively pursuing other men has probably always been weird due to how rare it was and still is. Even today, despite high levels of gay acceptance,<ref>Only 22% of U.S. population opposes homosexuality http://www.gallup.com/poll/163697/approve-marriage-blacks-whites.aspx</ref> | ||
only less than 2% of men identify as exclusively homosexual,<ref>https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Demographics_of_sexual_orientation</ref> | |||
and very few of them keep that identity for long,<ref name="fluidref">https://www.researchgate.net/publication/235906255_Physiological_Evidence_for_a_Mostly_Heterosexual_Orientation_Among_Men</ref> | |||
though much more men may have some androphilia alongside their gynephilia, i.e. bisexuality,<ref>https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/8772014</ref> which will be the main subject of this wiki article. | |||
In much of Oceania, the Middle East, the Caribbean, Africa, and parts of Asia, homosexuality remains illegal and severely punishable, with some countries having a death penalty for it.<ref>https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/pdf/10.1177/1529100616637616</ref><ref>https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/worldviews/wp/2015/05/12/gambias-president-threatens-to-slit-the-throats-of-gay-men/</ref> | In much of Oceania, the Middle East, the Caribbean, Africa, and parts of Asia, homosexuality remains illegal and severely punishable, with some countries having a death penalty for it.<ref>https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/pdf/10.1177/1529100616637616</ref><ref>https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/worldviews/wp/2015/05/12/gambias-president-threatens-to-slit-the-throats-of-gay-men/</ref> | ||
In many countries, including Western countries, treatments for homosexuality have been devised which have proven effective,<ref>https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/abs/10.1177/003329410209000316.2</ref> which isn't surprising since nearly all men with androphilia have normal gynephilia anyhow. | In many countries, including Western countries, treatments for homosexuality have been devised which have proven effective,<ref>https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/abs/10.1177/003329410209000316.2</ref> which isn't surprising since nearly all men with androphilia have normal gynephilia anyhow. | ||
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Additionally, homosexuality and androphilia are somewhat heritable (around 40%),<ref>https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/9251839</ref><ref>http://abcnews.go.com/2020/story?id=2449185</ref> all of which suggests homosexuality is an adaptation, i.e. that it increased men's [[reproductive success]] (RS) in the past. | Additionally, homosexuality and androphilia are somewhat heritable (around 40%),<ref>https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/9251839</ref><ref>http://abcnews.go.com/2020/story?id=2449185</ref> all of which suggests homosexuality is an adaptation, i.e. that it increased men's [[reproductive success]] (RS) in the past. | ||
One can broadly distinguish ''slow'' and ''fast'' [[life history]] (LH) adaptations | One can broadly distinguish ''slow'' and ''fast'' [[life history]] (LH) adaptations involving male androphilia, where fast LH means low investment in the offspring (a result of r-selection) and slow LH means high investment (a result of K-selection). Fast LH adaptations tend to be more violent, primitive, feral, accompanied by earlier maturation, lower cultural and social sophistication, higher [[sex drive]] and more [[promiscuity]]. | ||
Fast and slow LH adpatations | Fast and slow LH adpatations involving male androphilia are not mutually exclusive, though fast LH adaptations are more ancient. | ||
=== Fast life history adaptations === | === Fast life history adaptations === | ||
Fast life history behavior is marked by a more primitive mode of competition e.g. through physical dominance, intimidation and [[dark triad|dark personality traits]]. | |||
Hence, in a fast LH context, | Hence, in a fast LH context, one would expect a brutish ''dominant-submissive'' dichotomy to be inherent to homosexual acts. | ||
In particular, sexual penetration can be identified as a high-status activity (implying more RS), whereas the role of the penetree is associated with low status (implying less RS). | |||
The | The low-status of the penetree results in intrasexual competition in shape of gossip and shaming, also affecting reproductive success (higher RS for the accuser and lower RS for the accusee). | ||
It is further conceivable that homosexuality is a costly signal of high status | It is further conceivable that homosexuality is a costly signal of high status as it evidences social status high enough so as to thwart said gossip (higher RS for either homosexual partner). | ||
Relatedly, F. Muscarella proposed the so called ''alliance formation hypothesis''.<ref name="ref5">https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/abs/10.1300/J082v40n01_03</ref> In this theory, low status | Relatedly, F. Muscarella proposed the so called ''alliance formation hypothesis''.<ref name="ref5">https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/abs/10.1300/J082v40n01_03</ref> In this theory, low status [[incel]]s can turn into submissive homosexuals forming sexual alliances with higher status men to regain access to group resources and reproductive success ([[homocel hypothesis]]), with the higher status male also gaining some benefits, including sexual pleasure and support (RS for either). However, such alliances could simultaneously be k-selected. | ||
Each of these | Each of these aspects are detailed below: | ||
<ul><li> | <ul><li> | ||
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==Statistics== | ==Statistics== | ||
Even though kids raised by homosexuals do not fare much worse,<ref>https://psycnet.apa.org/record/2019-53364-001</ref> which may be evidence of [[antifragility|resilience]], one can observe highly unstable, promiscuous lifestyles among homosexuals. However, those who raise children may also have less extreme lifestyles. | Even though kids raised by homosexuals do not fare much worse,<ref>https://psycnet.apa.org/record/2019-53364-001</ref> which may be evidence of [[antifragility|resilience]], one can observe highly unstable, promiscuous lifestyles among homosexuals. However, those who raise children may also have less extreme lifestyles. Further, probably only a minority of gays are excessively promiscuous.<ref></ref> | ||
Much of the promiscuous, non-monogamous lifestyle that causes a high prevalence of STDs among male homosexuals can easily be understood considering that men have a very promiscuous sexuality due to their low [[Bateman's principle|parental investment]], thus without female coyness involved which is typically the main [[sex drive|limiting factor]] in sexual activity, homosexual males are bound to have a vast amount of sex. | Much of the promiscuous, non-monogamous lifestyle that causes a high prevalence of STDs among male homosexuals can easily be understood considering that men have a very promiscuous sexuality due to their low [[Bateman's principle|parental investment]], thus without female coyness involved which is typically the main [[sex drive|limiting factor]] in sexual activity, homosexual males are bound to have a vast amount of sex. | ||
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* In the U.S., male homosexuals had on average 56.9 partners, but male heterosexuals only 16.7 (General Social Survey).<ref>https://archive.is/https://anepigone.blogspot.com/2017/11/mean-gay-sex.html</ref> | * In the U.S., male homosexuals had on average 56.9 partners, but male heterosexuals only 16.7 (General Social Survey).<ref>https://archive.is/https://anepigone.blogspot.com/2017/11/mean-gay-sex.html</ref> | ||
* In Australia, 25% of homosexuals have had more than 100 sex partners and another 10% had so many they had “no | * In Australia, 25% of homosexuals have had more than 100 sex partners and another 10% had so many they had “no idea”.<ref name="takimag">https://archive.is/http://takimag.com/article/the_straight_dope_on_homosexuality_elizabeth_mccaw/print</ref><ref name="gaycensus">https://archive.is/http://www.samesame.com.au/features/4407/Gay-Census-Lets-Talk-About-Sex.htm</ref> | ||
* In an Australian national phone survey, 10-15% homosexuals reported >1000 sexual partners.<ref>Christopher P. Scheitle, Lisa F. Platt. (2020) ''Sexual identity and confidence in medicine: an analysis of national survey data.'' Culture, Health & Sexuality 22:5, pages 568-584. [[https://doi.org/10.1080/00224499709551903 Abstract]] [[https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Susan-Kippax/publication/247525210_A_comparative_demographic_and_sexual_profile_of_older_homosexually_active_men/links/5604c07f08aea25fce31ed75/A-comparative-demographic-and-sexual-profile-of-older-homosexually-active-men.pdf FullText]]</ref> | * In an Australian national phone survey, 10-15% homosexuals reported >1000 sexual partners.<ref>Christopher P. Scheitle, Lisa F. Platt. (2020) ''Sexual identity and confidence in medicine: an analysis of national survey data.'' Culture, Health & Sexuality 22:5, pages 568-584. [[https://doi.org/10.1080/00224499709551903 Abstract]] [[https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Susan-Kippax/publication/247525210_A_comparative_demographic_and_sexual_profile_of_older_homosexually_active_men/links/5604c07f08aea25fce31ed75/A-comparative-demographic-and-sexual-profile-of-older-homosexually-active-men.pdf FullText]]</ref> | ||
* 28% gay men in the U.S. have had over 1000 sex partners.<ref name="bellhomo">http://www.amazon.com/Homosexualities-Study-Diversity-Among-Women/dp/0671251503</ref> | * 28% gay men in the U.S. have had over 1000 sex partners.<ref name="bellhomo">http://www.amazon.com/Homosexualities-Study-Diversity-Among-Women/dp/0671251503</ref> | ||
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* 83% of gay men had had frequent homosexual contacts outside their “steady” relationship in the past year.<ref name="advindicate"></ref> | * 83% of gay men had had frequent homosexual contacts outside their “steady” relationship in the past year.<ref name="advindicate"></ref> | ||
* 75% of straight men an are faithful, compared to just 4.5% of gay men.<ref name="advindicate"></ref> | * 75% of straight men an are faithful, compared to just 4.5% of gay men.<ref name="advindicate"></ref> | ||
* 79% of homosexual men say over half of their sex partners are strangers.<ref name="ref90">http://www.amazon.com/Unequal-Opportunity-Disparities-Affecting-Bisexual/dp/0195301536</ref> | * 79% of homosexual men say over half of their sex partners are strangers.<ref name="ref90">http://www.amazon.com/Unequal-Opportunity-Disparities-Affecting-Bisexual/dp/0195301536</ref> | ||