an innately fixed, immutable sexual preference, as theorized by some developmental psychologists and advocated by many social advocates and partisans
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'''Sexual orientation''' is an innately fixed, immutable [[sexual preference]]. Many social advocates believe that unknown biological factors are responsible for sexual orientation. Thus, they argue that is by no means a matter of [[choice]], and that it is pointless to try to change one's orientation. Some go so far as to say that the attempt would cause harm, so [[mental health]] professionals must not offer assistance even if asked.
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'''Sexual orientation''' is an innately fixed, immutable [[sexual preference]], as theorized by some developmental psychologists and advocated by many social advocates and partisans.
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Many social advocates believe that unknown biological factors are responsible for sexual orientation. Thus, they argue that is by no means a matter of [[choice]], and that it is pointless to try to change one's orientation. Some go so far as to say that the attempt would cause harm, so [[mental health]] professionals must not offer assistance even if asked.
In contrast, [[sexual preference]] refers to a person's preferred mode of sexual activity, fantasy or desire.
In contrast, [[sexual preference]] refers to a person's preferred mode of sexual activity, fantasy or desire.