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Originally posted by asaris
As far as sexuality is concerned, the only aspect I know enough about to comment on is homosexuality. And here it is clear that our categories of homo-, bi-, and heterosexual are not natural categories. In ancient Greece it appears that the norm was to be attracted to attractive people, regardless of gender. There were very few long term homosexual relationships, but it was not considered unusual for a teacher to be attracted to his (male) students, and have a sexual relationship with them.
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actually, thats not quite correct... women were often viewed as vessels for childbirth and nothing more. Homosexual relationships were usually short term like you said, and generally of the form of Old man (teacher) - Young man (student). The Young man would eventually grow old, and then he would act as the teacher to subsequent young men.
Anyway, since humans are social
by definition , i find it unlikely that sexuality is not =)