Discuss the kin altruism hypothesis for male same-sex sexuality
What will be an ideal response?
Answer: From the perspective of evolutionary psychology, homosexuality is a bit of a challenge. Behaviors, in order to have a genetic component, need to be such that they confer reproductive success. This is not the case with homosexuality because reproduction is not part of the process. According to the kin altruism hypothesis, homosexuals invest in the offspring of their next of kin, such as the children of their sisters and brothers and thus help to guarantee the success of part of their gene line. There is no real evidence to support this hypothesis. Gay men are not more supportive of their kin than heterosexual men.
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