Homosexual behavior in primates has a deep evolutionary basis and is more likely to occur in species that live in harsh environments, are hunted by predators or live in more complex societies, scientists said Monday.
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8 Comments
supersquirrel@sopuli.xyz · 25 pts · 213d
So if I understand this correctly, a reasonable conclusion is that homophobic worthless bigoted pieces of shit who hate gay people and make society as hostile and harsh towards gay people as possible... actually select for gayness through their hate?
I will take enjoyment from that bitter irony.
Dasus@lemmy.world · 3 pts · 213d
I don't think you understand it correctly though. That would be correlation, not causation. The "stressful environments" is only one of the by-reasons they give for the behaviour, while urging people to remember that you can't use the study to conclude things like "true equality of the sexes and a just society would mean the elimination of homosexuality", which is just sort of the same logic you use, just the other side of it.
Adding the bit I'm referring to:
Novaboros@lemmy.world · 14 pts · 213d
I love this article The vibe I got is "when the world is harsh and cruel, things get gay to cope" and I'm so here for it
JoMiran@lemmy.ml · 8 pts · 213d
When things get tough, give a helping hand to a buddy in need.
Kowowow@lemmy.ca · 3 pts · 213d
It was supposed to be a phalanx but turned into a circle jerk
RaphaelSchmitz@feddit.org · 4 pts · 213d
Is it being gay. Is being gay the reason for homosexual behavior
homesweethomeMrL@lemmy.world · 1 pts · 213d
Fluoridated water. . . . Right?
ozymandias@sh.itjust.works · 5 pts · 213d
you mean “Floridated water”…