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Is sexual orientation determined at birth?

Born Gay ProCon.org presents facts, studies, theories, and pro and con statements on questions related to the origins of sexual orientation and the nature vs. nurture debate. For the best overview of this website, start with the four boxes below: 1-Minute Overview, expert responses to our core question "Is sexual orientation determined at birth?," Top 10 Pros and Cons, and fun facts in Did You Know?
 


1-Minute Overview Core Question Top 10 Pros & Cons Did You Know?

For more information browse the left column resources, read pros and cons in the issues below, or visit our notices section for our most recent content.

Pros and Cons by Issue
Core Question
  Is sexual orientation determined at birth?

Background
  Defining Sexuality
  Determining Sexual Orientation
  Homosexuality in Animals

Causes: Inborn (Nature)
  Gay Gene
  Hormones and Antibodies
  Anatomical Differences

Causes: Psychological (Nurture)
  Developmental
  Parent and Sibling Relations
  Victims of Sexual Abuse

Causes: Other
  Gay Germ Theory

Changing Sexual Orientation
  Ex-Gays
  Conversion Therapy

Religious Considerations
  Buddhism
  Christianity
  Hinduism
  Islam
  Judaism

Social and Legal Implications
  Discrimination
  Homophobia
  Gay-Straight Alliances
  Health Concerns

ProCon.org Notices (archived after 30 days)

7/2/2009 - ProCon.org Celebrates Its Five Year Anniversary - July 2009 marks our fifth anniversary and we're celebrating with five contests where you can win up to $500. Visit our anniversary page to read contest details, a statement from our Chairman, top five highlights, select readers' comments, and more.

6/24/2009 - UPDATED: How Schools Are Using ProCon.org - See how teachers and librarians from 516 schools in 48 states and 14 countries use ProCon.org in their classrooms and school libraries.

6/22/2009 - UPDATED: In the News - See the most recent media refrences to ProCon.org in the Telegraph, WRPI, the Thom Hartmann Radio Program, and more.

6/15/2009 - UPDATED:  Are children who are raised by gay parents more likely to be gay themselves?

6/8/2009 - NEW PROCON.ORG WEBSITE! - Should prescription drugs be advertised directly to consumers? - This website is our first ever  site meaning it took us less than 35 hours to build.  The site contains a "did you know?" section, an overview of the issue, pro and con arguments, an image and video gallery, a reader survey, and a listing of all our sources.

Archived Notices (archived after 30 days)


Last updated on 7/2/2009 5:10 PM PST