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Posted on: July 15, 2025 at 09:38:43 CT
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Engaging in homosexual acts in prison does not automatically mean a person is gay.
Here's a breakdown of why:
Situational Homosexuality: In environments like prisons where men are isolated from women for extended periods, individuals may engage in sexual activity with those of the same sex to satisfy their sexual desires, even if they identify as heterosexual outside of that environment. This is known as "situational" or "compensatory" homosexuality.
Lack of Alternatives: Being deprived of heterosexual outlets can be a motivator for engaging in same-sex sexual activity in prison. Some heterosexual men in prison may view these acts as situational and not reflective of their true sexual orientation.
Survival or Power Dynamics: In some cases, sexual activity in prison can be a means of survival, protection, or establishing dominance within the prison hierarchy.
Important Considerations:
Sexual Orientation vs. Behavior: It's crucial to differentiate between sexual orientation (a person's enduring romantic or sexual attraction) and sexual behavior (the acts a person engages in). While some individuals may be truly gay or bisexual before and during their incarceration, others may engage in same-sex sexual activity without identifying as such.
Sexual Fluidity: Research suggests that some individuals may experience changes in their sexual attractions, behaviors, or identities over time, a concept known as sexual fluidity. This means that someone's sexual identity may not be fixed and can evolve based on various factors, including the social and environmental context.
In essence, while homosexual acts occur in prison, they do not universally indicate a homosexual orientation, according to Reddit. The complex dynamics of prison life, including limited options and power imbalances, can influence sexual behavior without necessarily altering a person's fundamental sexual identity.
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Male prisoners
Prison sexuality for men has been studied since the 1930s. Research is lacking on consensual sex, as most research done has focused on coercion.[3] Sexual abuse is more common among male inmates. Men sexually abuse others to establish dominance, power and to maintain their masculinity.[6] In protective pairing, men who are physically weaker will offer consensual sex in exchange for protection, security, goods or support.[3]
Heterosexual men in prison view their homosexual acts as being situational and may not consider themselves bisexual. These men often describe how they imagine being with a woman while taking part in sexual activity with a male inmate. During masturbation, they picture past sexual experiences with women.[9] They take part in homosexual activity due to having no “heterosexual outlets”.[6]
A dominant sexual partner in prison is called "daddy" while their submissive partner is called "kid" or “girl”. The dominant partner has their mate take on the feminine role in order to feel more masculine and powerful.[10]
Jonathan Schwartz's research in the documentary Turned Out: Sexual Assault Behind Bars found that "in male prison populations where entitlement to (anal and oral) penetration (or perhaps possessing a 'wife') is the ultimate symbol of domination – [it is] part of the symbolic economy of an all-male, hyper-masculinist environment."[11]
Here's a breakdown of why:
Situational Homosexuality: In environments like prisons where men are isolated from women for extended periods, individuals may engage in sexual activity with those of the same sex to satisfy their sexual desires, even if they identify as heterosexual outside of that environment. This is known as "situational" or "compensatory" homosexuality.
Lack of Alternatives: Being deprived of heterosexual outlets can be a motivator for engaging in same-sex sexual activity in prison. Some heterosexual men in prison may view these acts as situational and not reflective of their true sexual orientation.
Survival or Power Dynamics: In some cases, sexual activity in prison can be a means of survival, protection, or establishing dominance within the prison hierarchy.
Important Considerations:
Sexual Orientation vs. Behavior: It's crucial to differentiate between sexual orientation (a person's enduring romantic or sexual attraction) and sexual behavior (the acts a person engages in). While some individuals may be truly gay or bisexual before and during their incarceration, others may engage in same-sex sexual activity without identifying as such.
Sexual Fluidity: Research suggests that some individuals may experience changes in their sexual attractions, behaviors, or identities over time, a concept known as sexual fluidity. This means that someone's sexual identity may not be fixed and can evolve based on various factors, including the social and environmental context.
In essence, while homosexual acts occur in prison, they do not universally indicate a homosexual orientation, according to Reddit. The complex dynamics of prison life, including limited options and power imbalances, can influence sexual behavior without necessarily altering a person's fundamental sexual identity.
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Male prisoners
Prison sexuality for men has been studied since the 1930s. Research is lacking on consensual sex, as most research done has focused on coercion.[3] Sexual abuse is more common among male inmates. Men sexually abuse others to establish dominance, power and to maintain their masculinity.[6] In protective pairing, men who are physically weaker will offer consensual sex in exchange for protection, security, goods or support.[3]
Heterosexual men in prison view their homosexual acts as being situational and may not consider themselves bisexual. These men often describe how they imagine being with a woman while taking part in sexual activity with a male inmate. During masturbation, they picture past sexual experiences with women.[9] They take part in homosexual activity due to having no “heterosexual outlets”.[6]
A dominant sexual partner in prison is called "daddy" while their submissive partner is called "kid" or “girl”. The dominant partner has their mate take on the feminine role in order to feel more masculine and powerful.[10]
Jonathan Schwartz's research in the documentary Turned Out: Sexual Assault Behind Bars found that "in male prison populations where entitlement to (anal and oral) penetration (or perhaps possessing a 'wife') is the ultimate symbol of domination – [it is] part of the symbolic economy of an all-male, hyper-masculinist environment."[11]
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not always, that's certain: - 90Tiger STL - 7/15 09:38:43