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Will Your Tomboy Grow Up to Be a Lesbian? One Study Thinks So.
Tomboy = Lesbian?
Do you have a Tomboy? Do you wonder if that little girl of yours – who would rather climb trees then sit down to pretend to sip tea – will grow up to be a lesbian? One new study thinks she might.
A team from the Queen Mary University in London recently completed research about “sexual orientation and gender conforming traits in women.” They believe that they have discovered that both sexual orientation and gender conforming traits are genetic. It is not learned through conditioning, it is just the way they were born – just like Lady Gaga says.
The study notes that there are “consistent differences in the psychological characteristics of boys and girls.” Boys like to rough house. Girls like to play house. But then there are those girls (and boys) who crossover. The researchers said that about one third of “gender nonconformity” seen in girls is A precursor to them becoming a lesbian later in life.
Dr. Qazi Rahman, co-author of the study stated that, “We found that there is a connection between these mental traits and how sexual orientation develops. One idea is that there is an association between these psychological traits and sexual orientation because they all develop under common biological drivers; like the development of brain regions under the influence of genes and sex hormones.”
Sure, that could explain the “butch” lesbians, but how about the “lipstick” lesbians?
Do you think the fact that a girl may be a Tomboy might lead them to be a lesbian when they grow up or is this just another one of those silly studies?
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Gretchen Powers commented on Jul 12 11 at 4:21 pmOh, for fook’s sake! What about the kids who like to sit and read and draw all day. What are they?
Bunnytwenty commented on Jul 12 11 at 4:36 pmWe’re asexual, obviously.
(This is a very stupid study.)
bri commented on Jul 12 11 at 6:21 pmDon’t ask a biased question like that, since the survey says ONLY 1/3 of tomboys or sissy boys grow up to be gay. That means 2/3 of the kids who don’t conform to gender stereotypes grow up to be straight.
P.S. – I was a tomboy, but I’ve always been straight! : )
Kelly commented on Jul 12 11 at 8:56 pmevery lesbian I know or have met is somewhat tomboyish. they’re not girly, that’s for sure. but I never look at a tomboy and think she must be, or will be, a lesbian.
Kate commented on Jul 13 11 at 1:56 pmThis is dumb. Why do we have to label children’s sexuality before they’re old enough to be sexual people? Sure, you might have clues that a child will grow up a certain way, but what if you’re wrong? Just love them.
Shandeigh commented on Jul 13 11 at 2:31 pmomg. seriously? Most girls go through a tomboy stage.. usually to impress a boy….
MB commented on Jul 14 11 at 10:29 amWhat a stupid, insulting study.
Sanriobaby =^.^= commented on Jul 14 11 at 2:35 pmI don’t put any stock in something as silly as this type of research. I find studies like this so offensive to the gay, bisexual, and transexual community. It makes no sense b/c alot of kids go through all types of phases and it doesn’t necessarily define thier sexuality as adults. It’s shameful that people will always look for some type of reasoning or excuse to explain why a person “becomes” gay, as though being gay or lesbian is a bad thing. Why should it matter either way?
ME commented on Jul 15 11 at 11:45 amPBS released a documentary not too long ago about a young man who was killed by another because he was transgendered. In the documentary, the producers interviewed people who spoke about Navajo beliefs. They believe that there are 4 genders, not two. Doesn’t this make sense? Couldn’t there be more more than 2? Why do we have to place people in either of 2 categories when it’s quite obvious that people will behave in all sorts of ways. “Male” and “Female” seem to be too confining.
Pocket Protector commented on Jul 18 11 at 4:37 pmQuote from above: “Don’t ask a biased question like that, since the survey says ONLY 1/3 of tomboys or sissy boys grow up to be gay. That means 2/3 of the kids who don’t conform to gender stereotypes grow up to be straight.”
That’s not what the results say — they say that 1/3 of gender noncomformity is a precursor to those girls being lesbian. Basically, some of those traits may be indicators of girls coming out later in life. NOT that 1/3 of tomboys are gay!!!
Dionne Haring commented on Jul 18 11 at 4:55 pmOk i dont agree i was always a tomboy i grew up with one parent and that happens to be my dad i always wanted to hang out with the boys, climb trees, throw the ball around, and wore blue jeans i am now married with a son and another on the way my life cant get any better. Little girls or boys may act different cause everyone grew up only knowing one thing, and that is girls have to were pink with bows and play house or dress up and for boys its rough house, playing football. Some kids just think outside of the box and don’t care what people say that is OK!!! different is OK and if that person ends up growing up gay it was probably for a whole different story!
SabSal commented on Jul 18 11 at 5:37 pmI had 4 brothers growing up and I was more of a boy than them. I’m straight and all of my brothers are straight. This is the dumbest study I have ever heard of.
JWW commented on Jul 18 11 at 8:14 pmUh oh! My daughter likes trucks instead of dolls! Please…
Alexia commented on Sep 12 11 at 4:09 pmThis is the most idiotic study I ever heard in my life. I was a tomboy and I am not lesbian. My best friend was a tomboy and guess what? She is not lesbian. What a waste of time and money
LinZi commented on Sep 22 11 at 9:57 amOur culture has done an amazing job dichotomizing gender. Just making a list makes be cringe:
Boy:
active
war toys
fighting
hunting
guns
being strong
being brave
being tough
hiding emotions
“me first” attitude encouraged/selfishness/leader
being independent
outside activities
physical activities
working with tools
muscles
time with friends is spent doing activities/sportsgirl:
dainty
quiet
emotionally expressive/emphathetic
weak
being dependent on others/selflessness/team player
playing with dolls
care taking
talking
learning manners
being pretty (i.e. small/thin no muscles, dressing nicely, doing hair, make-up, nails, etc)
cleaning
cooking
inside activities
time with friends is spent talking/making selves pretty/care takingNothing else to be said…
Anna commented on Jan 01 12 at 10:07 amHi, I’m a 14 yo grl kinda with the whole long tops mixxed wit d stockings and gymboots so yea kinda femme but I do howeva have a crush on a tomboy female in my class and we both went to the same school in primary so it’s hard to try focus my attentions on anythin else but I have told her my feelins finally after 2 yrs of waitin known none of those fake boys she hung out with would Eva have a much empathy 4 her and how they talked behind her back and it jstade me boil inside known she was bein fooled but anyway Im kinda tryin 2 jst focus the attention on school nd things I mean yes I’ve always been a bit boy crazed but there’s jst somethin bout skinny tumbles that turns me On and yes I have been in a relationship with a guy 4 a yr b4 he had 2 graduate but I’ve still yet 4 my wings 2 spread nd fly but I remain in the thought if it’s jst infatuation or what but all I know is that I love the grl unlike any man I’ve Eva liked
Anna commented on Jan 01 12 at 10:25 amShe is average height a bit smaller Dan me short red hair ( which I think is Devine) bt anyway she is cutely skinny with rather boyish dress code. She has the ( which I think is the hottest little boyish grl smile I e Eva seen on a gri and sexxi lil freckles and a lil apple shaped arsee that is the first 2 make my belie lil hormones go crazy
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