The sexual practices of the Sambian people of New Guinea support the idea of a learned homosexual identity.

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The sexual practices of the Sambian people involve young boys participating in ritualized homosexuality with older men as a rite of passage into manhood, but this does not necessarily mean that they develop a permanent, learned homosexual identity. It is a cultural practice that serves a specific purpose within their society.

The Sexual Practices of the Sambian People of New Guinea