Come Quote by Alice Dreger
“We don't really know where human sexual orientations come from yet. What we do know is that the evidence we have that sexual orientation includes an innate component doesn't seem to point to the existence of simple 'gay genes' and 'straight genes.'”
About This Quote
Sexual orientation likely has biological roots but not simple single genes; it's complex.
In simple terms: Orientation is partly biological, not linked to single genes.
Accept complexity beyond sexual orientation.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- healthcare policy
- education
- personal identity
- social discourse
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How should society address this complexity?
- What research could clarify origins?
Genetic explanations remain incomplete.