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Talk:Homosexuality and Genetics (view source)
Revision as of 01:57, December 12, 2007
, 01:57, December 12, 2007APA Site and Other Errors
::: There is more to the genome than just the DNA. There is [[methylation]] of DNA (adding of methyl groups (CH<sub>3</sub>) on the outside of the helix that can deactivate genes. Even with identical twins, these patterns of metalization change over time. This pattern can also be inherited or affected by what is eaten. One study showed that if the mother had one X chromosome completely inactivated through methylation and the other active, this could impact the sexual preference of male offspring[http://www.newscientist.com/article/dn6612.html]. This is still being studied, but there may not be a ''gene'' as such that is at issue but yet something that can be inherited. --[[User:Rutm|Rutm]] 12:05, 10 September 2007 (EDT)
::: There is more to the genome than just the DNA. There is [[methylation]] of DNA (adding of methyl groups (CH<sub>3</sub>) on the outside of the helix that can deactivate genes. Even with identical twins, these patterns of metalization change over time. This pattern can also be inherited or affected by what is eaten. One study showed that if the mother had one X chromosome completely inactivated through methylation and the other active, this could impact the sexual preference of male offspring[http://www.newscientist.com/article/dn6612.html]. This is still being studied, but there may not be a ''gene'' as such that is at issue but yet something that can be inherited. --[[User:Rutm|Rutm]] 12:05, 10 September 2007 (EDT)
== APA Site and Other Errors ==
So, this article, like the related topic on homosexuality, also references the inaccurate "research" about adopted brothers being more likely than biological brothers to become homosexual. For a more in depth description of what I'm disputing, look in the talk section of the homosexuality article. Also, this article cites the APA site (American Psychological Association) for reinforcement of this point: "...most scientists today agree that sexual orientation is most likely the result of a complex interaction of environmental, cognitive and biological factors. In most people, sexual orientation is shaped at an early age."
Well, it does state environmental factors could be ''partially'' responsible, so +1 point for you. However, if anyone had bothered to look at the APA page that this article references (citation number 2), one would have found the following text which was ''not'' included in the article (found at http://www.apa.org/topics/orientation.html#whatcauses). I have added italics and bold to ease reading and to emphasize certain key points. Otherwise, the answers to the following questions are unchanged from the APA site.
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'''What Causes a Person To Have a Particular Sexual Orientation?'''
There are numerous theories about the origins of a person's sexual orientation; most scientists today agree that sexual orientation is most likely the result of a complex interaction of environmental, cognitive and biological factors. In most people, sexual orientation is shaped at an early age. ''There is also considerable recent evidence to suggest that biology, including genetic or inborn hormonal factors, play a significant role in a person's sexuality.'' In summary, it is important to recognize that there are probably many reasons for a person's sexual orientation and the reasons may be different for different people.
'''Is Sexual Orientation a Choice?'''
''No, human beings can not choose to be either gay or straight.'' Sexual orientation emerges for most people in early adolescence without any prior sexual experience. Although we can choose whether to act on our feelings, psychologists do not consider sexual orientation to be a conscious choice that can be voluntarily changed.
'''Can Therapy Change Sexual Orientation?'''
No. Even though most homosexuals live successful, happy lives, some homosexual or bisexual people may seek to change their sexual orientation through therapy, sometimes pressured by the influence of family members or religious groups to try and do so. The reality is that homosexuality is not an illness. ''It does not require treatment and is not changeable.''
However, not all gay, lesbian, and bisexual people who seek assistance from a mental health professional want to change their sexual orientation. Gay, lesbian, and bisexual people may seek psychological help with the coming out process or for strategies to deal with prejudice, but most go into therapy for the same reasons and life issues that bring straight people to mental health professionals.
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Once again, another faulty citation and a misleading quote. Show me ample reason to leave the article unchanged within the next few days or I'll fix any mention of the above APA information in this article.
--[[User:Terra|Terra]] 20:57, 11 December 2007 (EST)