5/10/21 meeting: same sex sexual behavior in animals

Written By Evan Boyle

For our meeting next week, we will talk about changes in media depictions of same sex behavior in animals over time!


I think the change from 1994 to 2019 is quite striking and says a lot about homophobia in society and confirmation bias.

1994: “New Puzzle On Sex Life Of Octopus” https://www.nytimes.com/1994/10/18/science/new-puzzle-on-sex-life-of-octopus.html

2011: “Amorous Squid Seeks Partner: Any Sex Will Do” https://www.nytimes.com/2011/09/21/science/21squid.html

2019: “Seeking a New Lens to Study Same-Sex Behavior in Animals” https://www.nytimes.com/2019/11/26/science/same-sex-behavior-animals.html

Evan Boyle
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