Homosexual Orientation: Nature Or Nurture?

The critics of the biological theory say “biological explanations for homosexuality are like I-phones – a new one comes out every year” (Vincent, 2014). This idea is not unreasable as while preparation of this essay, several biological theories were found in different sources (genetic, epigenetic, prenatal, hormonal). The supporters of the moral theory consider that every gay has a choice and the reasons for change of orientation are lack of another opportunity or problems with females. Usually men who become gays had weak or absent father, particularly, have not observed a positive male role in the childhood and as the result it lead to gender identity disorder and change of

The Nature of Sexual Orientation - The term sexual orientation refers to the direction of one’s thoughts, feelings, and sexual interactions toward members of the same sex, the other sex, or both sexes.

The topic of sexual orientation is both sensitive and controversial. This is evident in events, such as the Pride Parade, and also in media, where authoritative figures preach against it and speak of its “sinful nature” (Emmanuele, Blanchard, Camperio-Ciani, & Bancroft, 2010). Sexual orientation exists in various forms, it differs in the way it is viewed by different cultures, and researchers propose different perspectives to explain the emergence of an individual 's sexual orientation. In the discourse of sexual orientation,

LeVay, S. and Hamer, D., 1994. Evidence for a Biological Influence in Male Homosexuality. Scientific American, [e-journal] Available through: Research Gate website [Accessed 17 March 2016].

“Is Sexual Orientation Determined at Birth” explains this: “Thus, homosexuality, in my view, is an adaptation, not an inborn trait.” As a child, one might experience an upheaval in their life. A distressing childhood, neglect, or abuse are examples of trauma that can scar a human’s psychological mindset. Homosexuality is a response to these harmful experiences that can cause individuals to reject one gender over another, or simply to become confused with their own identity and attractions. Parents might unintentionally show their children neglect, which will create a child who’s thoughts are distorted as to what love truly

Homosexuality is at the front lines of the nature versus nurture debate. Many studies have been conducted, but a clear cause has yet to be found. Anti-homosexuals, consisting mainly of religious groups, believe that homosexuality is abnormal, unnatural, and can be changed. Because of their beliefs, homosexuality must be a learned behavior. Whether homosexuality is biological or learned behavior is still a mystery, but scientists are finding more evidence to suggest the former.

To answer the question in the introduction I, believe that yes homosexuality is biologically based. Not only because I have homosexual friends but with the research provided it has gave me a better understanding of how homosexuality has been tested over the years. Also, to answer my other question do you think people are born this way or choose to be this way. I do not believe it is a choice you choose to be homosexual it is more of a biological thing. If you think of it this way would you rather choose to have all your rights taken away or have the same amount of rights as everyone else. Personally, I would rather have all my rights if I could choose but sadly you cannot and you should not be ashamed of who you really are even if you are different you should still live your life. It is kind of like the slogan we have at American Eagle, #WeAllCan because truly together we can all support each other no matter what the situation is. Based on the research I have found homosexuality is really not as bad as people portray it to be. Yes, it may be a sin in some people’s eyes but in the modern world it is more common to see same sex couples now then you did thirty years ago. What I thought was an interesting fact was that the environment you grow up in does not influence your sexual orientation like if you only lived with one parent it did not really effect your sexual orientation no matter if you lived with you mother or father. The lesson we have learned is that homosexuality is not as bad as what it seems to be and you should always be yourself no matter what people may say to

Romans 1:26-27 says, “Because of this, God gave them over to shameful lusts. Even their women exchanged natural sexual relations for unnatural ones. In the same way the men also abandoned natural relations with women and were inflamed with lust for one another. Men committed shameful acts with other men, and received in themselves the due penalty for their error.” The Bible does not discriminate against the LGBT community, but it does say that homosexuality is a sin. God lovingly warns against homosexuality and offers grace for those who have strayed from His will. Mark 10:6-9 says, “But at the beginning of creation, God ‘made them male and female.’ ‘For this reason a man will leave his father and mother and be united to his wife, and the two will become one flesh.’ So they are no longer two, but one flesh. Therefore what God has joined together, let no one separate.” This testifies against multiple genders, as God created just two genders, male and

Over the years there has been many debates and experiments to try to come to the conclusion of whether sexual orientaion is biologically based or choice. Sexual orientation is a pattern of emotional, romantic, or sexual attractions to men, women or both sexes. Sexual orientation is defined in terms of relationships with others since their identity is based off of their attractions. Sexual orientation can be noted through behaviors such as holding hands or kissing, sharing goals and values, mutual support, and ongoing commitments. Sexual orientation can be broken down into three categories heterosexual, homosexual, and bisexual. While this break down may seem very black and white, there are

Religious fundamentalism can be a powerful force, and in most cases homosexuality is taught to be morally wrong. There is a equally strong need for a more inclusive and accepting society where people are equally valued no matter the individuals sexual nature, race, social status, or religious beliefs.

In order to answer this question we need to establish that it is a sin to be gay and that this is what the Bible

As humans, we are all born as individuals. Some parts of us, we are born with, like different hair and eye colors along with certain aspects of our varying personalities, and others, we learn through our experiences, such as music and fashion taste and weird senses of humor. For years, there has been one of many aspects of human beings that science cannot pinpoint whether we are born with it (nature) or if it is learned (nurture). This one aspect is sexuality. Some believe that people choose to be gay to torture their parents, while others believe that they are “born this way”. Actually, homosexuality is not solely nature or nurture, but it is both.

Every reader has a different stance on topics and may tend to be more or less biased depending on the text. The dispute with that is who really knows how the right translation of the text will be—only the author (or in the Bible’s case, authors) will truly know. However, it appears that there is somewhat of a consensus between translators of the Bible and how they interpreted homosexuality. It appears that the Bible does not directly condemn homosexual relations. More so, it seems to condemn heterosexual men committing homosexual

There are multiple theories people hold on how they believe homosexuality started or is generally caused. However, after multiple studies and ongoing research the likelihood that it is nature, rather than nurture, based is going strong. Although, as of now, there has been no exact consensus among researchers, after examining possible genetic, hormonal, developmental, social, and/or cultural influences, to prove that homosexuality is completely one or the other, but it is usually found that people cannot choose their sexual orientation, but rather only

what ever decision has been made, it has been done so on the basis of