The Homosexual MatrixThe author explores the entire range of homosexuality, using the latest sex research, cross-cultural studies, and his own observations. He tackles such myths as the overdominant mother fostering homosexual sons, the timid child growing up to be gay, and psychotherapy as a "cure" for homosexuality. |
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Biological Considerations | 9 |
The Origins of Heterosexuality | 33 |
The Origins of Homosexuality | 62 |
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