Guest Posted August 27, 2017 Share Posted August 27, 2017 I could not see this in the index, but it is really hard to find things...a note for the moderator, have you considered using a citation program such as Mendeley or Zotero (both free)? You can index it and share online so it makes it easier for us to search, for example. You might even be able to link it to the wiki somehow...just a thought. Anyway, here is the thesis information, published May 2017 A bachelor thesis from the University of Arizona. By SYDNEY NICHOLE JACKSON http://hdl.handle.net/10150/625011 Abstract Asexuality is defined as a lack of sexual attraction to members of any sex or gender. This phenotype would be considered detrimental in the context of the fitness of the asexual individual, so the question on how this trait originated and continues to persist remains unanswered. Synthesizing studies on asexual humans, homosexual human genetics, evolutionary selection theories, and historical context, the issue of asexuality and the fitness of asexual individuals is considered from multiple points of view. While no clear conclusion is produced, the possibility of a combination of polygenic traits and cultural context not seen in most animal species is proposed as possibly asexuality’s initial origin and persistence in human populations. Further research is needed in queer studies and behavioral evolution before a more definite conclusion can be reached Link to post Share on other sites
scarletlatitude Posted August 29, 2017 Share Posted August 29, 2017 @Caphyra (and for anyone else wondering) We have these two right now: Index (editable only by mods): http://www.asexuality.org/en/topic/149958-2017-index/ Asexual research (locked right now while I sort it out): http://www.asexuality.org/en/topic/135080-asexual-research/ I am looking into those other things that you mentioned. Thanks for the reference! I will add it now! Edit: I have posted about it in the admods forum, to consult with other admods as well as those staff members who have archived World Watch before I got here. Link to post Share on other sites
Sennkestra Posted September 1, 2017 Share Posted September 1, 2017 @Caphyra @scarletlatitude if you are interested in Zotero research libraries, I have a fairly comprehensive one going here and we're always looking for new additions: https://www.zotero.org/groups/950137/asexual_research Link to post Share on other sites
Kelly Posted September 2, 2017 Share Posted September 2, 2017 That is awesome. Thanks for making that, Sennkestra. Link to post Share on other sites
scarletlatitude Posted September 3, 2017 Share Posted September 3, 2017 On 9/1/2017 at 3:21 AM, Sennkestra said: @Caphyra @scarletlatitude if you are interested in Zotero research libraries, I have a fairly comprehensive one going here and we're always looking for new additions: https://www.zotero.org/groups/950137/asexual_research I mentioned you in our conversations on how to do this AVEN wide. It's a bit more complex than it appears, but I am all for the idea. Thanks for the examples, and for the references! I will be looking at that when I am working on the research thread. Link to post Share on other sites
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