The discussion of the gay gene the other day in class really brought up a lot of opinions and feelings in the classroom for everyone as well as myself. I feel that the idea is almost a catch-22 and as it was said in class, not finding a gay gene may give people a reason to devalue others that are gay but finding one may do the exact same thing. Genetics are complicated and when I think of the idea of a "gay gene" it almost seems too simplified. There are so many factors that influence the way a person expresses themselves, this includes sexuality, and this can be due to so much more than genes.
The idea of a gene that signifies homosexuality is narrowing down that one sexual preference and causing people to continue the discrimination and prejudice of this group of people. I feel that it is unfair to constantly be looking for a reason or explanation for why someone feels sexually attracted to another person. There are some things I feel do not need a rhyme or reason, they just are the way they are and this is one of them.
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