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Sexual orientation as destiny.

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    Journal of Homosexuality
    |January 1, 1984
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    Sexual orientation, defined as erotic attraction, is established early and remains stable. Social constructionism focuses on labels, while essentialism addresses the core nature of sexual orientation itself.

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    Area of Science:

    • Psychology
    • Sociology
    • Sexuality Studies

    Background:

    • The debate between social constructionism and essentialism regarding sexual orientation lacks clear definitions.
    • Social constructionists often focus on the labels and societal meanings attributed to sexual orientation.
    • Essentialists typically examine the intrinsic nature and origins of sexual orientation.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To clarify the distinct perspectives of social constructionism and essentialism concerning sexual orientation.
    • To analyze the impact of labels on the reality of sexual orientation.
    • To establish a working definition of sexual orientation for empirical and theoretical discussion.

    Main Methods:

    • Literature review of existing theories on sexual orientation.

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  • Analysis of the relationship between labels and the concept of sexual orientation.
  • Synthesis of findings to differentiate constructionist and essentialist viewpoints.

    • Main Results:

    • Social constructionists primarily address the labels applied to sexual orientation.
    • Essentialists focus on the fundamental nature of sexual orientation itself.
    • Labels applied to sexual orientation do not significantly alter its underlying reality.

    Conclusions:

    • Sexual orientation is defined as erotic attraction, distinct from sexual behavior.
    • Sexual orientation is established early in life and is largely immutable in adulthood.
    • Distinguishing between labels and the phenomenon itself is crucial for understanding sexual orientation.