Homosexuality

ancient Greece there really wasn’t a term for Homosexuality or Homosexuality. It was about money and social standings. Greek art work shows that parts of Ionia that they were against sex envolvement. While in Elis and Thebes it was normal and even approved. In Rome it had many opinions in the matter, due to it being ruled under the Republic Empire before it was had christianity influence. In the late 1800’s western medicine virtually declared homosexuality as a pathological disease, and it was kept

homosexual.” There are five commonly asked questions about homosexuality, they are: 1. What are religious perspectives on homosexuality? 2. Are there “GAY GENES” that causes a person to be more attracted to a person of the same sex? 3. What is the biological basis for sexual orientation? 4. Does hormones influence sexual orientation? 5. What are some stats on homosexuality? The answer to these questions could clarify how and why homosexuality is a growing trend. It may also help a person become more

norm of most societies. This norm creates controversy regarding homosexuality, as it [homosexualism] is considered deviant and against societal norms. The topic of homosexuality is important and worth further investigation because it is surrounded by controversial issues

The question of whether homosexuality is a choice remains a topic in which everyone seems to have an opinion. Whether it is for psychological or religious reasons, some people still think being gay is the worst thing you could be. Newsweek.com states that, “blaming people for being gay is like blaming them for being left-handed”. They have also stated that the APA has now cleared up on the subject of mental health in an LGBT individual, staying that is “not a mental illness or disorder with no identifiable

Homosexuality is a very sensitive topic in society because there is a large number (an estimate of 2 to 10 percent of the population) of people that are a part of the LGBT community. Homosexuality is based on the attraction of one of the same gender. Most people may think that being homosexual is not a serious issue in our generation but it is still a tough adjustment. Acceptance, culture, gay marriage, coming out, youth homosexuality, and religion are all controversial topics. This overall topic

oppose gay marriage (25%). The survey also shows that Americans remain deeply divided over the essential cause and nature of homosexuality. A 42% plurality believes that being a homosexual "is just the way that some people prefer to live," no change from a Los Angeles Times survey conducted in 1985. But there has been a rise in the percentage who say homosexuality is "something that people are born with" ­ from 20% in the Times survey to 30% currently. The public also is split on the question

Homosexuality No one knows exactly how homosexuality entered into human history. I would imagine that the practices associated with the erotic attraction of people to one's own gender have been around since the dawn of humanity. The earliest accounts of homosexual behavior seem to be found in ancient pagan religious practices. At least, the pagans included homosexuality in the worship of various gods. Whether the inclusion in worship was because the practice was already a part of the society-at-large

Homosexuality For years scientists have been attempting to ascertain whether or not homosexual behavior can be linked to a biological catalyst. From Alfred Kinsey's revolutionary survey in 1947 to the current media upheaval about a prospective "gay gene," the desire to pinpoint a cause for the personalities and behaviors associated with homosexuality has reached new plateaux. The scientific community is constantly developing more and more evidence to suggest that there may well be a neurological

Prejudice and Homosexuality Gays? Who are gays? What discrimination do they face? Well, gays are just people who are sexually attracted to someone of the same sex. According to the author, Richard D. Mohr, gays are subject to widespread discrimination in employment and government are leading offenders. For example, gays/lesbians are not allowed to serve in the armed forces, CIA, FBI, national security agency, or the state department. Yes, I do agree with the author but, the author wrote that

psychologist talks about homosexuality with a different perspective. He effectively extended the meaning of sexuality to encompass not merely genital satisfaction but a