Homosexuality Vs. Gay Marriage

Gay marriage has been and is continuing to be a hot-button issue in America for some time now in which both sides have strong and passionate support. To say the least hysteria and outrage has ensued leading to discrimination against a whole community of people. Questions like “Is homosexuality genetically caused or is it by choice?” have been one of the main debating points. Everyone has an opinion on this question but few valid scientific answers have been provided but this could start to change rather quickly. According to new scientific studies there is a growing amount of evidence that being gay is not by choice but is predetermined by our DNA.

Not just a century ago, there was an act that was considered heresy; homosexuality, a different side of sexuality found in all recesses of history. Humans are not the only ones with evidence of homosexuality in their species, it has long been debated whether it was formed from being genetically born that way or nurtured. The long found history has been only puzzling as the two sides of the spectrum in views, and only being publicly accepted in the 1940s. In Natasha Tracy’s article “Why Are People Gay? Gay By Choice or Is Being Gay Genetic?” where she goes on to discuss the legitimacy of its authenticity in being a homosexual. From the views of being born or in fact the way humans are brought up determines their sexuality, criticizing in the end the matter of sexuality is a matter to the individual and should not be criticized in any way.

As a group of people we have a compulsive need to put people in groups based on their sexuality. Many people having this need can cause a problem be people saying that homosexuals are choosing this life and they combat that with saying they are born this way. It is true they did not have a choice to be sexually and physically whom they find themselves attracted to, yet they have a choice to how they express their sexuality. Homosexuality is not a choice scientist have proven through many studies it is genetically.

Many people believe and have debated whether or not homosexuality is a choice that one freely makes, while others believe a combination of genetics, hormones and environment have a factor in one’s sexuality and sexual development. Homosexuality is something one cannot choose to be. Primarily, homosexuality can be defined as a romantic or sexual attraction that involves people of the same gender. Male homosexuals are referred to as gays while the female ones are called lesbians. Ideally, since time immemorial, there have been controversies worldwide whether homosexuality should be allowed or banned in the society. In the same way, there have been cases where people are segregated in the community because they are gays or lesbians. Notably, the United States of America is among the countries that have legalized homosexual relationships and marriages. However, in other countries that have traditional cultures, homosexuality is usually going against the ethics and ethos of the community and whoever is involved may be shamed, persecuted, prosecuted (jailed), or disowned by the community. The Western world has been pressuring and influencing many countries that has diverse cultures that do not allow people of the same gender to get married or be in relationships to change their views and policies However most countries are still attached to their culture and values. Nevertheless, there is a small percentage of homosexuals living in those countries, but they choose to live private

When people utter the words “gay gene”, they are oversimplifying a concept that is much more complex, and has much more history than what the phrase is able to portray. The theory of the gay gene is over a hundred years old, and has seen a few iterations and specifications as to what it actually entails. Whether it holds true, or not, is yet to be seen, however, there has been many studies that may lend a helping hand in determining and identifying possible correlations between biological make-up, and the predisposition to homosexuality.

"The social argument for homosexuality dates back to the ancient Greeks. Aristophanes, in his Symposium investigates homosexuality, although not termed as such, as a desire by men to share a long-term fulfillment of the soul. He believed that two souls are longing to be together, and the sexual desire alone is not strong enough to create homosexuality, but that the cultural environment allows or forbids the relationship to occur" (Heffner, 2003). The debate about homosexuality dates back further than expected. However, it does not matter how far back it goes, there is still the same result, homosexuality is not biological and homosexuals are not "born this way". "Groups supporting gay and lesbian relationships [did not emerge] until after World War II," (Morris, 2015). Research being done today to prove that homosexuality is biological has yet to have solid evidence to support that theory. Therefore, the start up of these groups were quite unnecessary. Homosexuality, at most, is a psychological disorder, meaning it is all in the person 's head. It can be caused by a multitude of things and can be changed with a little help from others. Although there is no irrefutable evidence regarding the origins of sexual preference there is significant historical and sociological support, that homosexuality is environmentally derived.

Over time researchers have learned a lot about homosexuality. They have come to the conclusion that it is not from the environment, they find differences in brain patterns and structure of the bodies then heterosexuals, and it can be inherited throw the mothers x-chromosome. Homosexuals do not decide, they are born this

Religion is a major aspect on why society believes that homosexuality is wrong and should not be accepted. Individuals who are against the LGBT (Lesbian,

Homosexuality has been an ongoing controversial topic for decades and remains a taboo subject for many. The controversy stems from two distinct, main groups: liberals and conservatives. Both groups on opposite sides of the spectrum have created an uproar on what is right and what is wrong in regards to homosexuality. Social, religious, and personal beliefs have shaped many opinions and views on the perspective of homosexuality, thus creating opposing spheres without the consideration of scientific evidence. In the turn of the century, LGBTQ+ rights have expanded across the country and many who identify under the umbrella of homosexuality have gained basic civil rights and support amongst many communities, however, there still remains a curious and influential question at large: Is homosexuality a personal choice or is it genetics? Molding this issue around the approach of three distinct disciplines: sociology, biology, and cultural and ethnic studies, will help explain the phenomenon that homosexuality is by something that is developed through the influences of multiple variables.

A major reason for the fear and objection towards homosexuality is organized religion. Whether we notice it or not, we as humans follow many everyday concepts from the Bible. Examples would be, to not steal, murder, or commit adultery in marriage. The Bible also states that homosexuality is unethical and should be avoided as other sins. These are all great to follow, if you conform to the rules of the Bible. Religious back up should not be used in order to deem something wrong or unethical. It is essential to understand, to deem homosexuality ethical or not, rational decision-making must occur. One must analyze the pros and cons; if the pros outweigh the cons, homosexuality is ethical, and visa versa. One who explicitly follows an organized religion must follow the rules of a higher power (God). Getting rid of this obstacle will leave room for autonomous decisions on homosexuality, and eventually its place in good ethics.

The realization of the homosexuality in the modern western world as a cultural, sexual and a social category has been a result of complex power relations that surround sexuality and gender. The acceptance of homosexuality in the society has met its fair share of resistance and skepticism. The view that homosexuality can be in the same league as heterosexual has led it to be viewed as a normal behavioral and moral standard (Gallagher & Baker, 2006). Inasmuch as the skeptics may not want to accept the existence of homosexuality studies show that the habit is rampant today with many gay people coming out in the open. Of interest is the political acceptance of homosexuality with passing gay rights so that it can be recognized by law. This move has given homosexuals the ability to engage in legal entities like marriage (Gallagher & Baker, 2006).

In the past, gay marriages were seen to be sinful in the moral sense and illegal as for legislation aspect. At present, there is hardly any more contradictory question in the life of any society than gay marriage. Besides, gay marriage is just the part of the wider problem of same-sex marriage while lesbian marriages are also the source of numerous discussions on the different levels of any society in the world. It is included both into the talks of ordinary people and scientific conferences. Different aspects of the problem such as law, moral, ethical, psychological etc. are included into the scientific investigations. The numerous scientific publications on the problem can be found in the scholarly journals and analyzed in the literature review on the topic.

Some people who approve homosexuality as a legitimate lifestyle have said that homosexuality and homosexual marriage are not moral issues. Often, this is stated to distance themselves from ethics and focus on the social and political agenda to promote homosexuality. Still, is homosexuality and homosexual marriage a moral issue? Yes, it is. Morality deals with person-to-person relationships and what ought and ought not to be done within them. They might claim the moral right to have sex with anyone they want or have the "right" to marry a person of the same sex, but on what are their morals and rights based? If they reply that society and personal preferences determine morality, there are problems that arise. Over time, homosexuality has been considered sinful, illegal, and now finally, accepted.

We live in the Twenty-first Century where same-sex marriage is legal in the United States. There are people who still don’t believe that same-sex marriage is pure love, just like a marriage between a man and a woman. Now, is the time to show that love is love no matter who is married.

What I have found is not only is there a monogamous difference when it comes to same sex marriages but it also has financial benefits as well. It is to say that there are lots of factors that do play into divorce rates but it seems that the main link between both articles and my prior knowledge is that economic stability is a very big role when it comes to marriage. A couple that is more likely to have children are more pressured to stay together which makes sense seeing as a heterosexual couple can have child on accident, versus the chance that a homosexual couple would want a child and have to go through with the process of adoption. It is also to say that because the statistical average of gay couples age is to be lower than heterosexual couples age, it is to their advantage to be more willing to stay together for a longer period of time.