From "Benefits for Nonhomophobic Societies: an Anthropological Perspective" by Walter

From "Benefits for Nonhomophobic Societies: An Anthropological Perspective" by Walter L. Williams
Williams discusses attitudes toward homosexuality/androgyny in cross-cultural perspective. Unlike in the contemporary U.S., many other societies show an appreciation for this type of diversity, and, critically, it leads to meaningful contributions for society across a variety of substantive/institutional contexts including the family, child rearing, and friendship.
-Discuss the benefits for friendship that derive from being more open and tolerant toward homosexuality/androgyny.