In a review of the literature, sources are examined to determine: a) whether suicidal behaviors are greater among gay male youths than among heterosexuals, b) if, in fact, homosexuality is nonpathological, can the higher rates of purported suicide be explained if supported by the literature, & c) can findings contradicting the higher rates of suicidal behavior among gay male youth be explained? It is hypothesized that the higher rates of suicidal behavior among gay male youth are not due to homosexuality per se, but to the social prejudice inflicted upon gay youth. (79 refs)