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How is the "Gay Gene" alive? Evolutionary Biologist Richard Dawkins Explains
The Poetry of Reality with Richard Dawkins
Embrace the Uncles: A Genetic Legacy
The 'uncle theory' suggests that homosexual individuals contributed to the survival of their relatives' offspring, thus allowing the so-called 'gay gene' to persist through family care and protection of children. This theory posits that in ancestral human societies, where dominant males went hunting, gay uncles helped raise their siblings' children, ensuring the passing of their genetic lineage. Additionally, the 'sneaky fucker theory' proposes that some men with the gay gene may identify as bisexual, potentially resulting in engaging with females while still allowing for the trust of dominant males. These theories highlight complex social structures in historical contexts that could explain the genetic transmission of homosexuality.
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