Lesbian, Bisexual And Gay

Sexual orientation is a topic that is very debatable and contains a lot of information. The information I have learned since beginning this research paper has been memorable and has taught me alot. The sociology of sexual orientation teaches us a lot without us being aware about it. Looking at someone else’s puzzle piece and incorporating it into one’s own life is the mission of sociology. Dealing with sexual orientation, it teaches us not to discriminate against someone because they are different than what we are accustomed to and learn to accept others who are different. If you look at it from a broader perspective everyone, is different to someone else and once the world understands this, it will be a much more safer and positive place to

This paper will continue on, researching the societal change/acceptance in the gay and lesbian community as no longer being unorthodox and with the stigma coming from the gay community itself.

Arguments for gay and lesbian families is a concern for the sanctity of marriage is often accompanied by a discomfort with the idea of gay and lesbian families, based on misinformation about the quality of those relationships and their impact on children (Kimmel 184). Arguments that support gay and lesbian families are mainly focused on having the same equal rights as heterosexuals. Many gay and lesbian couples want to get married because of the benefits they acquire such as the right to inherit from a spouse who dies without a will, the right to consult with doctors and make crucial decisions (Kimmel 184). A meta analysis of social studies of gay and lesbian parenting suggests that children are more accepting of homosexuality and maybe more likely to indicate a willingness to consider homosexual relationships themselves (Kimmel 186). Another great example is daughters of lesbian and gay parents are more assertive, confident, and ambitious, and sons are less conforming to traditional masculine aggression and domination and have a better understanding of their gender identity (Kimmel

Peer group: I think that if you have gay friends or are around people that are gay then you may see them as equal to straight people. If you are around them and see that they are just like everyone else, you are less likely to have bias towards them. Print media: once again, what the media puts out deters people’s beliefs. Many media sites put down gay people, which leads to people supporting these beliefs. Family: if someone is raised in a family where they are taught that it is okay to be gay then the child is more likely to hold those beliefs. But if a child is raised in an environment where it is not acceptable to be gay then they may agree with their parents and have a negative opinion towards gay individuals. A family has a major impact of creating a child’s belief

Whilst facilitating an enrichment project for KS4 learners, it was my pleasure to work in collaboration with a ex-pupil of mine (who had left the school two years previous.) in order to explore the issue of homosexuality, homophobia and briefly touch on stereotypical views in society.

The most common sexual orientation, regardless of culture, is heterosexuality. This is defined as a sexual orientation in which an individual is generally sexually attracted to members of the opposite sex. A Centers for Disease Control national survey “reported that the percentage of Americans who identify themselves as heterosexual was 90 percent for men and women” (King, 2011, p. 363). This orientation is also considered by many people, cultures and religion throughout history and into the present as being the “normal” and “natural” orientation, with the idea that any deviation from heterosexuality is unnatural, a choice, and a thing that needs to be corrected. This belief,

Homosexuality is defined or characterized as attraction towards the same gender either male or female. It came from the Greek language, where “homo” means the same or similar, hence referring to the attraction between two beings of the same sex. Homosexuality is also referred as a clinical term. Most male homosexuals generally prefer to be called "gay men" and most homosexual women generally prefer to be called "lesbians." Homosexuality is one of the three main categories of sexual orientation, alongside bisexual and heterosexual. The longstanding consensus of the behavioral and social sciences and the health and mental health professions is that homosexuality is an example of normal and positive variation in human sexual

An individual who asserts they are bisexual are usually attracted to both men and women. The client may experience some of the same emotional and/or sexual feelings when with the same gender. Some of the bisexual community may feel stronger towards one sex then the other, while some may turn to other sexual identities, many maintain a bisexual identity (Robbins, Chatterjee, Canda, 2012). As a social worker, it is important we become educated working with this population as many through my studies have feelings of marginalization as a result of not only from the GBT community, the heterosexual community, but within the counseling community.

“Homophobia: the fear of and prejudice toward homosexuality, is present in every facet of life: the family, organized religion, the workplace, official polices and the mass media” (Schaefer, 379). Homophobia is the reason why families do not want to have homosexual teens. The book also states how even though homophobia has been decreasing, many people still express their homophobic feelings that the homosexual lifestyle is unacceptable (Schaefer, 379). Even in the home of adolescents their parents were raised in a generation were being gay was viewed as wrong. This ideology leaves families to discard their own children because they themselves fear the “repercussions” of having a homosexual teen.

“There is no scientific basis for concluding that lesbian mothers or gay fathers are unfit parents on the basis of their sexual orientation” (Armesto, 2002; Patterson, 2000; Tasker & Golombok, 1997). Ever since gay and lesbians have been parents people have questioned how the parents’ sexual orientation impacts child and adolescent development. Opponents of same-sex parents argue that sexual orientation has a negative impact on child development, while proponents argue that the relationship between the child and parents is what matters. National, state, and local governments are faced with the controversy surrounding same-sex parenting. People have very strong opinions on both sides of the argument. Children and adolescents who are under lesbian or gay parents have normal child development compared with children under heterosexual parents. These children develop normally socially, mentally, and academically.

This essay discusses the concept that bisexuality is a true lifestyle and not merely a phase of exploration that one passes through. The focus is on the decades-long psychological debate of nature versus

In the ‘Journal Of Family Theory & Review’, It states that “Bisexual individuals are often erased, as many lesbian and gay individuals believe that their sexuality is not ‘‘real’’ or ‘‘authentic.’’” (Russell, & Pollitt, (2013) pg. 241). Many individuals of the LGBTQ community have faced these problems and think that there is no way not. That no one will see them as a normal human being. Problems that have aroused within the LGBTQ

Which Blumenfeld states “It inhibits one’s ability to form close, intimate relationships with members of one’s own sex, generally restricts communication with a significant portion of the population, and, more specifically, limits family relationships”, and that societal heterosexism can stop homosexuals or others of similar sexualities from “… developing an authentic self-identity, and adds to the pressure to marry someone of another sex, which in turn places undue stress and oftentimes trauma on themselves as well as their spouses and children” (Huffington Post). This can cause many people to make decisions that they wouldn’t have made if they weren’t pressured to do it by someone else. Then many of those choices affect others negatively because they felt they had to prove that they can fit into society's mold. This can make many people feel that they are unimportant and that they do not matter as not only as a person but as a human being. Kytle states “Our youth need images — images of gay people who are in committed relationships, who are responsible members of the community, images that promote healthy and responsible choices by gay youth” (120). Without a responsible and reliable image of homosexuals for today's youth and our society, many individuals that consider themselves gay will feel ashamed and afraid because they believe that if they reveal their sexuality that they will be disparaged and discriminated against by others of their age group. Since many people do not have a positive image, many heterosexuals are ignorant of homosexuals and their sexuality, and thus develop a prejudice against them. This shows that heterosexism impacts many individuals regardless of gender, race, or their orientation, which negatively affects both heterosexuals and

Bisexual people may be men, women, transgender, or genderqueer. They may be monogamous or abstinent or may have multiple sexual partners, just like heterosexual and lesbian and gay people. Many people are bisexual and bisexuality cuts across distinctions of race/ethnicity, gender identity, age, class, ability, and religious affiliation.

In the last decade, the issue of homosexuality has been widely discussed and known in Hong Kong. People have more opportunities to approach the word `homosexuality' in their daily life through literatures, movies and occasional news revealing celebrities' homosexual behaviors. Simultaneously there has also been significant growth in commercial venues such as restaurants and bars, catering to gays and lesbians. In short, the social context of Hong Kong and the attitudes gays and lesbians are likely to hold about their sexual orientation are very different from those of previous generations.