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Supposed Origins of Homosexuality and Implications for Social Control

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Sociolegal Control of Homosexuality

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West, D.J. (2002). Supposed Origins of Homosexuality and Implications for Social Control. In: West, D.J., Green, R. (eds) Sociolegal Control of Homosexuality. Perspectives in Sexuality. Springer, Boston, MA. https://doi.org/10.1007/0-306-47142-6_21

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