Bio-Rhetoric, Background Beliefs and the Biology of Homosexuality
- 1 March 2001
- journal article
- research article
- Published by Taylor & Francis in Argumentation and Advocacy
- Vol. 37 (4), 171-183
- https://doi.org/10.1080/00028533.2001.11951668
Abstract
In this essay Lyne's theory of “bio-rhetoric” and Longino's theory of “background beliefs” are combined to provide an argumentative analysis of the biological research on male homosexuality. Because this research reflects a “background belief” about male homosexual effeminacy, it may not serve as an effective “bio-rhetoric” for the advancement of gay rights.Keywords
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