[CallMeIshmael]

"...are homosexuals more likely to stay at home? ESPECIALLY given your assertion that YOUNGER male children are more likely to be gay, don't you think that the evolutionary advantage of gays staying home to help raise their siblings is diminished. Also, isn't it more likely that a gay child will find opposition from their parents (than a str8 child) and would therefore be MORE likely to leave home thereby DECREASING their inclusive fitness? "


Keep in mind that we are talking about societies in the time of the environment of evolutionary adaptedness (many many years ago). Off the top of my head, I dont know if people who didnt form a pair bond/had kids were more likely to help raise their relatives.

However, I would say its VERY likely. Considering we're talking like hunter gatherer groups here.



Also, CSC, what are your thoughts on termites, and how they are relevant to the discussion? Do you consider them all evolutionary dead ends?