A man's heterosexuality will not put up with any homosexuality, and vice versa.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Freud claims there is an inherent tension between heterosexuality and homosexuality in human nature.
- In plain terms
- Heterosexual and homosexual orientations often do not coexist comfortably.
- What can you take from it?
- Sexual identity often creates social friction.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- How do sexual identities interact?
- Is attraction always exclusive?
Another view
The statement reflects outdated views on the fluidity of sexuality.
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