Abstract
As is the case with prostitution, homosexuality is difficult to define dearly. Some researchers distinguish between homosexual behavior and homosexual identity.1 Homosexual behavior refers to erotic physical stimulation between two persons of the same sex. Homosexual identity concerns an individual’s self-conception as a homosexual individual, as one who prefers homosexual relationships although he or she may also engage in heterosexual relationships, or not engage in sexual activity at all.
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Palmer, S., Humphrey, J.A. (1990). Homosexuality. In: Deviant Behavior. Springer, Boston, MA. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4899-0583-3_7
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