The male-to-female hypothesis is a hypothesis that suggests that some genes that influence male homosexual preference (MHP) promote fertility in female carriers. This is because these genes may increase the likelihood of female carriers having same-sex partners, which can increase the number of children they have.
The hypothesis was first proposed by Barthes, Godelle, and Raymond in 2013. They argued that the hypothesis could explain why life-course persistent MHP is restricted to humans. This is because humans are the only species that have a significant amount of same-sex sexual behavior.
The hypothesis has been supported by some studies. For example, a study by VanderLaan et al. (2014) found that women who had same-sex partners were more likely to have children than women who did not have same-sex partners.
However, the hypothesis has also been criticized by some researchers. For example, a study by Bogaert (2014) found that there was no association between MHP and fertility in women.
Overall, the male-to-female hypothesis is a controversial hypothesis. More research is needed to determine whether or not the hypothesis is correct.
Here are some of the limitations of the male-to-female hypothesis:
⦁ The hypothesis is based on a small number of studies.
⦁ The studies that support the hypothesis have been criticized for their methodology.
⦁ The hypothesis does not explain why all women who carry the genes for MHP do not have same-sex partners.
Despite these limitations, the male-to-female hypothesis is an interesting hypothesis that could help us to understand the evolution of MHP. More research is needed to determine whether or not the hypothesis is correct.