Here are the sources which I know of, I hope other netters will post other sources: The original basis for the ten percent figure (which was for predominately "homosexual"- Kinsey 5 and 6 only) was Alfred Kinsey, et.al. Sexual Behavior in the Human Male, 1948. A more recent study, reported by someone else on this net recently, is Robert E. Fay, et.al. "Prevalence and Patterns of Same-Gender Sexual Contact Among Men." *Science* vol 243, Jan. 20, 1989, pp. 338-348. It is my belief that these figures are highly gender, class, and culturally specific, i.e. that they cannot be generalized outside of the group from which they were taken. The instances of same gender contact may vary immensely between cultures for example, and there is evidence that it does. The "meaning" attached to same sex behavior between cultures also varies. I suggest for this issue the work of Gilbert Herdt of the University of Chicago who has written several vols on cross cultural homosexual/bisexual behavior and the identities, and meanings attached to such behavior.. The one I have in my library is The Sambia: Ritual and Gender in New Guinea., 1986. David E. Woolwine 717-337-6187 Sociology and Anthropology Department dwoolwin@cc.gettysburg.edu Gettysburg College Gettysburg, PA 17325 To the student who wanted "legally verifiable" data on the percentage of population who are gay. lesbian, and bisexual: You will find good information in two articles: Fay, R.E., Turner, C.F., Klasson, A.D., and Gagnon, J.H. (1989) Prevalence and Patterns of Same-gender sexual contact among men. SCIENCE, vol 243. Money, J. Statement on Antidiscrimination regarding sexual orientation. (1976-77, winter) Journal of Homosexuality (159) the thrust of the articles states that lesbigays are underrepresented in surveys, and that 10% is a reasonable figure. Good luck, and maybe some other resources in netland will have more to offer! (I'd appreciate some better references, too!) Brian ~