Jackie Fellows <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> writes:
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> Hi Jackie,
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> No doubt the mention of homosexuality triggered a heated response and
> mindless piling on. I am dubious myself about "latent homosexuality" being
> a factor in spousal abuse - whatever the hell it is. I challenge most
> anybody to even define what homosexuality is. Up to 50% of males have been
> said to have had homosexual experiences. How the hell does one distinguish?
> Count?
>
I would imagine that "latent homosexuality" means the person will not acknowledge
thoughts etc. of erotic sensation towards the same sex?? But, to be honest, I have
never heard it as a reason for spousal abuse. I think it is mentioned in regard to
serial killers at time (Kathy, help on this one--I can't remember if that is still
considered).
> My guess - underline guess - is that what Dutton is talking about is really
> feelings of inadequacy. It is underlined by the inability of a killer like
> Simpson to have social intercourse with females rather than a distinct
> characteristic. From my own experience male homosexuals as a group seem to
> be particular attracted to females as social friends because of the lack of
> a threat. I think it is the precise opposite with lesbians/
>
>
However, feelings of inadequacy are usually meant by most researchers I have read
are really based on occupation and income--the wife earns more and the man's
masculinity is based on the ole' provider role. But there may be more. As far as
my own experience, my circle of friends includes both homosexuals, lesbians and
heterosexuals and I haven't noticed any differences based on their sexual
orientation. To me, homophobia produces so many of these myths that I wonder how
some would explain any problem if they didn't have a scapegoat--others with a
different sexual orientation than their own.
jackief
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