I’m not aware of any ‘consensus’ that sexual orientation has a ‘large’ genetic component. Some research suggests there is a genetic component, and it is known that there are developmental factors as well (i.e. what happens in the womb and afterwards) and also environmental factors. It is widely accepted that homosexuality is ‘not a (conscious) choice’ but that’s most definitely not the same as saying “it’s genetic”.
See other discussion in this subthread for evidence that there’s a large genetic component and that most papers in this context matter. I agree that there’s likely developmental and environmental issues at play, as well as stochastic effects.
I’m not aware of any ‘consensus’ that sexual orientation has a ‘large’ genetic component. Some research suggests there is a genetic component, and it is known that there are developmental factors as well (i.e. what happens in the womb and afterwards) and also environmental factors. It is widely accepted that homosexuality is ‘not a (conscious) choice’ but that’s most definitely not the same as saying “it’s genetic”.
See other discussion in this subthread for evidence that there’s a large genetic component and that most papers in this context matter. I agree that there’s likely developmental and environmental issues at play, as well as stochastic effects.