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G Schmidt1, U Clement

  • 1Department of Sexual Research, University of Hamburg, Germany.

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This study found no evidence that wartime stress increases homosexual men

Area of Science:

  • Reproductive biology and human sexuality research.
  • Psychoneuroendocrinology and developmental studies.

Background:

  • Previous research suggested a correlation between wartime conditions and the birth rates of homosexual men.
  • This hypothesis was linked to maternal stress during pregnancy and its potential effects on fetal androgen levels.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To replicate and validate previous findings on the relationship between wartime and homosexual birth rates.
  • To investigate the proposed mechanism of maternal stress impacting fetal development and sexual orientation.

Main Methods:

  • Replication of Gunter Dörner's investigations.
  • Analysis of homosexual population data in cities heavily affected by World War II bombing.
  • Statistical examination of birth rates during wartime versus peacetime periods.

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Main Results:

  • The replication study failed to support Dörner's conclusion.
  • No increase in homosexual populations was observed in severely bombed cities during World War II.
  • The proposed link between wartime stress, fetal androgen levels, and homosexual orientation was not substantiated.

Conclusions:

  • The study refutes the hypothesis that wartime conditions lead to a higher incidence of homosexual men.
  • Findings suggest that sexual orientation is not influenced by maternal stress during wartime.
  • Homosexual men can advocate for and participate in peace movements.