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Can seduction make straight men gay?

H Meijer

    Journal of Homosexuality
    |January 1, 1993
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    Sexual preference can change, challenging innate orientation theories. Three cases show men shifting from heterosexual to homosexual relationships, influenced by societal shifts and personal exploration.

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    Area of Science:

    • Psychology
    • Sociology
    • Sexuality Studies

    Background:

    • The prevailing view often posits sexual orientation as an innate, fixed biological predisposition.
    • This perspective struggles to account for individuals who report shifts in their sexual practices or preferences.

    Observation:

    • The study examines three case studies of men with predominantly heterosexual histories.
    • These men experienced a shift towards homosexual relationships following seduction by another man.

    Findings:

    • The cases demonstrate that sexual preference can indeed change, contradicting the notion of an immutable orientation.
    • The gay liberation movement is credited with destigmatizing homosexual desire, potentially facilitating such shifts.
    • The findings suggest that exclusive homosexuality may be more culturally influenced than an inherent 'essence'.

    Implications:

    • This research challenges rigid definitions of sexual orientation and suggests greater fluidity.
    • It implies that societal acceptance and the exploration of personal desire can influence sexual identity and practice.
    • The study advocates for prioritizing self-discovery in sexual preferences over fixed identity labels for greater sexual freedom.

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