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A Critique of BEM's “Exotic Becomes Erotic” Theory of Sexual Orientation Development

2002; SAGE Publishing; Volume: 90; Issue: 3 Linguagem: Inglês

10.2466/pr0.2002.90.3.931

1558-691X

Joseph Nicolosi, A. Dean Byrd,

Psychoanalysis and Social Critique

A critique of Bem's “Exotic Becomes Erotic” theory (1996) on the development of male homosexuality was offered. Limitations were outlined in light of relevant research findings. The authors proposed an alternative model to explain male homosexuality, i.e., reparation of early boyhood trauma, which better accounts for significant psychodynamic elements and available research. Finally, comparisons were made between specific elements of the two models.