Homosexuality Is it Really a Choice? Since the 1800's, psychiatrists and psychologists have concluded that homosexuality is a mental disorder. They have believed it is brought about by misguided upbringing and their social environments. For instance, it was believed that if the child was lacking a male - figure in the home, he would most likely be gay. Or that child abuse can lead to lesbianism when the special needs of a little girl are …showed first 75 words of 1340 total…

…showed last 75 words of 1340 total…orientation is a recessive X - linked trait, that would explain why it appears more frequently in males than it does in females. The results of this study were published on July 16, 1993 and since then, the topic still remains debatable and argumentative. Gays and lesbians seemed to appreciate and make light of the subject, though. Shortly after the report publications were released, T-shirts were made that read " Xq28 - -- thanks for the genes, Mom! "