Some psychodynamics operative in homosexuality in the male are described and related to the total functioning of the individual. Whatever the developmental deviations may be in terms of fixations and faulty identifications, homosexuality in the adult male can serve at least two major functions:

a.As a pathway of gratification or discharge of a diversity of infantile needs or drives. Prominent among these are: (i) the infantile passive, receptive needs for dependence and love; (ii) the grandiose and omnipotent wishes; (iii) destructive, rebellious and masochistic drives; and (iv) the erotization of the wishes to acquire 'masculinity', adequacy, and a sense of power.