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How is the "Gay Gene" alive? Evolutionary Biologist Richard Dawkins Explains
The Poetry of Reality with Richard Dawkins
Understanding the 'Gay Gene': A Double-Edged Sword
The concept of a 'gay gene' influences public perception and support for LGBTQ+ rights based on the belief that sexual orientation is innate rather than a choice. Polls indicate strong support for gay rights when homosexuality is perceived as inborn, whereas beliefs in sexual orientation as a choice lead to opposition. However, the potential for prenatal testing to determine sexual orientation raises significant ethical concerns, including the possibility of increased abortions motivated by societal pressures, whether from conservative or liberal perspectives, jeopardizing the very advancements in rights gained through understanding sexual orientation as inherent.
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