Bibligraphy

Topic: The cnflict between heterosexuality and homosexuality

1. Titile: Human sexual orientation has a heritable component.
Source information: Richard C. Pillard and J Michael Bailey. Human Biology 70.n2 (April 1998):pp347(19).(7547 words)
Abstract: We present an overview of behavioral genetics research on homosexual and heterosexual orientation. Family, twin, and adoptee studies indicate that homosexuality and thus heterosexuality run in families. Sibling, twin, and adoptee concordance rates are compatible with the hypothesis that genes account for at least half of the variance in sexual orientation. We note observations of homosexual behavior in animal species, but the analogy to human sexual orientation is unclear. We discuss the reproductive disadvantage of a homosexual orientation and present possible mechanisms that could maintain a balanced polymorphism in human populations.

2.Title: Straight talk about gays
Source information: E.L. pattullo 94.n6 (Dec 1992): pp21(4). (3369 words)
Abstract:Irrational prejudice against homosexuality should be resisted, but there are secular reasons for opposing the gay rights movement. There is no clear evidence that homosexuality is inborn, and young people should understand that heterosexuality is the more desirable lifestyle.

3. Title: Should gay couples be allowed to marry?
Source information: Holly Epstein Ojalvo. November 5, 2009, New York Times
Abstract:A Maine state law permitting same-sex marriage was repealed at the polls on Tuesday. What, if anything, do you think the Maine vote says about the national mind-set about gay marriage?

4. Title: Playing it straight: reality dating shows and the construction of heterosexuality
Souece information: Stephen Tropiano. Journal of popular film and television. 37.2(summer
2009):p60(10).(9649 words)
Abstract: The author examines the reality dating show Playing It Straight (2004), in which a female contestant looking for love must determine the sexual orientation of her male suitors. The show transforms heteronormativity into a literal performance, thereby revealing how the construction of heterosexuality is dependent on the recognition and subsequent exclusion of homosexuality.

5. Title: Sexual perception and behavior: gender differences among married ilocanos.
Source information: Erwin F. Cadorna. Internal journal of behavioral , cognitive, education and
psychologyical sciences 1.1(winter 2009):p15(10).