Many surveys have attempted to determine the number of people who consider themselves to be homosexual and/or the number of people who have had some homosexual experience.It is difficult to arrive at solid figures.The most likely reason is that:
A)many people repress their homosexual experiences and cannot remember them.
B)so few people are homosexual that the numbers do not reach the appropriate level for statistical significance.
C)people are reluctant to state that they had homosexual experiences or tendencies due to societal attitudes and discrimination.
D)All of these are true.

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Societal attitudes and discrimination have historically stigmatized homosexuality, making individuals hesitant to disclose their sexual orientation or experiences. This hesitancy can cause underreporting in surveys, leading to inaccurate figures. While repression of homosexual experiences may also contribute, this is likely less of a factor than societal attitudes. The idea that "so few people are homosexual" is a myth debunked by numerous studies, indicating that the percentage of individuals who identify as gay or lesbian is in the range of 2-6% of the population.

Many Surveys Have Attempted to Determine the Number of People