General Conclusions

The sheer volume of the source documents and other material which have been available is greater than that used in any other study of the homosexual, it is believed. However, that the majority of the subjects have been persons who are regularly employed, who are not in overt conflict with society and are functionally well-adjusted would seem to be of even greater significance for sociological

purposes.

Based as it has been upon such a background the present study may be expected to vary widely in some of its conclusions from the findings of those whose experience has been largely with the disturbed, the bizarre, or the criminal segments of the homosexual community. While thoughtful criticisms of the present study will be welcomed, the careful observer will be inclined to inquire closely as to the degree of familiarity and experience in the entire range of homosexual phenomena at the disposal of any particular commentator, and judge accordingly.

It is the author's conviction that far too much has been said and written concerning this area of behavior in the name of social science by those who, however laudable their intentions, have had a limited acquaintance with the almost bewildering diversity and range of homosexual behavior.

If this present study succeeds in bringing about even a modest re-evaluation of sociological thinking concerning the subject it will have amply achieved its

purpose.

TABLE OF CONTEN TS (Of the projected textbook)

PREFACE

INTRODUCTION

BIBLIOGRAPHY

PART ONE:

CHAPTER I

CHAPTER II

CHAPTER III

CHAPTER IV

CHAPTER V CHAPTER VI

CHAPTER VII

CHAPTER VIII

PART TWO:

CHAPTER IX

CHAPTER X

CHAPTER XI

CHAPTER XII CHAPTER XIII

one

HOMOSEXUALITY, A SOCIETAL PROBLEM

Defining the field.

How sociologists study human behavior.

We begin with individuals.

How Group life comes about.

The folkways, mores and culture as building-blocks of society. The role of social institutions.

Is there a homosexual community?

The homosexual's quest for a social role.

A FUNCTIONAL ANALYSIS OF HOMOSEXUAL BEHAVIOR

Cruising and the sex-companionship need.

Cruising patterns of the non-overt homosexual.

Overt cruising out-of-doors.

Overt cruising indoors. Hustling and prostitution.