Describe at Least Three Reasons Gay Men, Lesbians, and Bisexuals

question 27

Essay

Describe at least three reasons gay men, lesbians, and bisexuals might adopt an All but Heterosexual gender strategy. Describe some of the potential constraints and opportunities gay African American men, rural lesbians, and French gays and lesbians might face in adopting the All but Heterosexual strategy.

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Definitions:

Behaviourist Theories

Psychological theories asserting that behavior can be explained in terms of conditioning, without appeal to thoughts or feelings, and that psychological disorders are best treated by altering behavior patterns.

Nativist Theories

Theories that argue for the inherent knowledge or abilities present in the brain at birth.

Language Acquisition

The process by which humans gain the ability to perceive, comprehend, and produce language, typically occurring in childhood through exposure and interaction.

Ape-Language Controversy

Refers to the debate over whether apes can use language in a meaningful and linguistic way or if their "language" use is merely a response to conditioning.