Question

Alfred Kinsey conducted research to determine what percentage of the population was heterosexual and what percentage was homosexual. Why would he have avoided asking the question, "Do you identify as gay or straight?"

Answer 1

Answer: He would avoid it because of sexual diversity.

Explanation: Sexual orientation is a complicated topic, there are lots of different sexual diversities. In this case he would avoid that question because it might offend someone who identifies themselve as queer, asexual, non-binery, transexual, etc. He may be asking 'what is your sexual orientation?' to avoid leaving behind some identities of the sexual spectrum.