Parents' sexuality influences adoption choices
Thursday, April 2, 2009 - 09:21
in Psychology & Sociology
A couple's sexual orientation determines whether or not they prefer to adopt a boy or a girl. Gay men are more likely to have a gender preference for their adopted child whereas heterosexual men are the least likely. What's more, couples in heterosexual relationships are more likely to prefer girls than people in same-gender relationships, according to Dr.
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