In recent times those who propose that homosexuality is inborn or genetic in origin have been in retreat. Today it is next to impossible to say that the homosexual condition is God-given when so much experience and writing have shed light on the personality dynamics involved in male homosexuality. Among the points made is that modern feminism has politicized the lesbian lifestyle as the ultimate liberation from men. While there are fewer lesbians than male homosexuals percentage-wise, the structure of this type of homosexuality presents different characteristics. Generally, homosexual women become less addicted to the physical-genital aspects of their relationships than are men.
Women are more interested in the quality of the emotional attachment they have with their lovers.
Harvey's remarks are based on the case studies of individuals he has interviewed in the course of his pas toral activity. Like the men, women follow the adapted Twelve Steps of Al co holics Anonymous as members of Courage. This support group foun ded by Harvey is well known. Sadly, it is often under attack in North America today where the gay rights movement is shrill and intolerant. Harvey does not rely on one researcher or source.