New Evidence for Biological Influence on Gender (Refs)

Published August, 2002Page(s) 1

Article information

Volume:

11-2 August 2002

Topics:

Biological Basis of HomoSexuality

Author:

Nicolosi, Linda Ames
Sexual Reorientation Supported in JMFT
Continuing Fallout from the JMFT Article
Alarming Number of HIV-Positive Gay Men Sought Infection
Study of Male Triplets Lends Support to Neurohormonal Theory of Sexual Orientation, Say Psychologists
A. P. A. Symposium Debates Whether Pedophilia, Gender-Identity Disorder, Sexual Sadism Should Remain Mental Illnesses
International Academy of Sex Research Joins the Debate: Is Pedophilia a Mental Disorder?
Work of Bieber, Socarides and its Relevance in the Debate on the Paraphilias
Pediatricians’ Groups Differ On Attitudes Toward Homosexual Parenting
Spitzer Study Just Published: Evidence Found for Effectiveness of Reorientation Therapy
APA Symposium Debates Whether Pedophilia, Gender-Identity Disorder, Sexual Sadism Should Remain Mental Illnesses
Recommended Reading for Teenagers? A Closer Look at P-FLAG
Attempts to Modify Sexual Orientation: A Review of Outcome Literature and Ethical Issues (Refs)
Book Review: Sexual Wisdom: A Guide for Parents, Young Adults, Educators and Physicians by Richard Wetzel, MD
Does “Born That Way” Mean “Designed That Way”? (Refs)
Book Chapter Summary: Is Homosexuality A Mental Disorder? taken from Homosexuality: The Use of Scientific Research in the Church’s Moral Debate, by Stanton Jones, Ph.D. & Mark Yarhouse, Psy. D.
Risky Sex and the Adolescent Brain: Implications for School Counseling Programs (Refs)
Historic Gay Advocate Now Believes Change is Possible
Is Male Protectiveness Sexist? On Gender Distinctions (Refs)
New Journal Article Makes the Case for Reorientation Therapy
Therapists, Ex-Gays Gather for Annual Conference
Thought Police at Work in The Journal of Pastoral Care?
New Evidence for Biological Influence on Gender (Refs)
Some Gay Advocates Acknowledge Reorientation Therapy as a Legitimate Option – Simon LaVay Joins Douglas Haldeman in Qualified Support (Refs)
The Pedophilia Debate Continues – And DSM is Changed Again
The Empty Self by Jeffrey Satinover, MD (1996)
Gay Soul: Finding the Heart of Gay Spirit and Nature: with Sixteen Writers, Healers, Teachers and Visionaries by Mark Thompson (1994)
Book Review: A Place at the Table: The Gay Individual in American Society by Bruce Bawer (1993)
Explaining the Argument for Design and Purpose: Gay Activism in the Schools
Gay Men Lament the Problem of Unsafe Sex in POZ
Is Human Sexuality a Reflection of Design and Purpose?
Reflections on the Human Potential Movement: An Interview with William Coulson Ph.D.
The Misuse of Science: Article Review: The Misuse of Science in the Ecclesiastical Homosexuality Debates in a book Homosexuality, Science, and the Plane Sense of Scripture by Stanton Jones Ph.D. and Mark Yarhouse Ph.D. 2000
When Gender and Generational Boundaries are Betrayed: Book Review Free Indeed by Barbara Swallow
Book Review: An Ounce of Prevention: Preventing the Homosexual Condition in Today’s Youth, by Don Schmierer
Book Review: My Genes Made Me Do It: A Scientific Look at Sexual Orientation, by Neil and Briar Whitehead

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