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Sociocultural Influences on Sexual Orientation

The understanding and expression of sexual orientation are heavily shaped by sociocultural factors, leading to significant variations in definitions and norms across different cultures. For example, while the United States is considered a heteronormative society where heterosexuality is the historical norm, other societies hold different views. In some cultures, such as parts of New Guinea, periods of same-sex sexual activity are socially prescribed as a necessary stage of development for young boys to become men.

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