ted that among identical twins reared together, each individual had a high probability (52%) of being homosexual if the other twin was. For non-identical twins, adopted brothers, and non-twin siblings, the correlation was much lower (22%, 11%, and 9% repectively). (NGLTF)The probability is more than half that if one identical twin were homosexual, then the other would be. The way this supports the genetic theory is that identical twins share many of the same genes; they share most of the same traits. If one of the twin’s traits is homosexuality, the chances are more than half that the other will have it. This is great proof that homosexuality is genetically carriedThough the physical attraction to someone of the same sex may be genetic, acting upon that is caused by numerous factors. For example; an adolescent feels homosexual tendencies. The household from which they come is accepting, and the community they live in is very open minded and equally accepting. In this Beck 3type of situation, the adolescent would be less afraid of their homosexual tendencies, caused by their genetics, and they would probably be more likely to come to terms with it. Being from accepting households and communities, coming out of the closet would probably be the best thing for them and much less complicated to do. The greatest feeling for any gay or lesbian is to come out of the closet with little or no problems. They can be who they are without reservation or hesitation. Take another adolescent who feels the some homosexual tendencies. However, homosexuality is not discussed in the home and is not present, or hidden, in the community. This type of environment would not change the fact that this person is sexually attracted to members of his or her own sex, but it may make the them less comfortable about coming out and less apt to do so. When and if they do, it is hard to say what will happen because the issue is so new or so a...
