HOMOSEXUALITY
Homosexuality has been the topic of constant conflict today. Homosexuality is defined as, a romantic attraction, sexual attraction or sexual behavior between members of the same sex or gender. In addition, homosexuality has been accepted more today, however, it is still frowned upon by many.
Homosexuality is not a new trend, sexual orientation, or identity, in fact homosexuality is believed to date back over 5,000 years ago (Adams, 2011). Same sex couples have existed for thousands of years and research will show how the social and political stigmas that are known today, have stemmed from religious point of views and political opinions.
Homosexuality is a common point of dissention in today’s societies. Our nation, individual states, churches, and schools have all been forced to decide what stand these organizations will take in response to this controversial affair. How do we as a nation, state, church, school or individual decide what is right? Can a person have feelings for the same sex? What is the standard by which we measure what is right and wrong? There is only one standard. There is only one place to go to find the truth. That place is the Word of God, The Holy Bible. Many people claim that The Bible doesn’t address Homosexuality. That is false. God makes His words and thoughts toward the subject extremely clear. He leaves no room for discussion or question. How do
Everyone in civil society has heard of the latest dispute at least once in the past few months – is homosexuality really a choice, or is it just the product of many genetic and hormonal differences? Some argue that homosexuality is a combination of both, but the scientific aspect argues that it is solely based on biological differences. Whether or not homosexuality is exclusively one or the other, the topic itself has caused a ripple of social unease and activist movements.
Kayton Samuels
January 29th, 2014
6th Period
A Modest Proposal for Homosexuality
There are many problems that America faces today, but there is no problem more abominable than homosexuality. Homosexuality is one of the vilest, corrupt, and disgusting things an individual can participate in. Homosexuality is far worse than any other problem in America today, including rape, kidnapping, terrorism and even murder. For a woman to turn her back on her husband to be with another woman and for a man to do the same to his wife is beyond shameful.
Homosexuality has always played a huge role in society. Views on this topic have changed immensely from the beginning of the greece era to now in modern society. People have become more appalled with this topic because now in society there are stereotypical views on “normal” ways of living. Religious views have also impacted people's decisions and thoughts about it.
Homosexuals are one of the most vulnerable groups that need to be particularly attended to, as they are stigmatized and discriminated for their sexual preferences, and also for contributing to an alarming rise in the spread of a variety of Sexually Transmitted Diseases and infections. The cultural norms of our society from a religious point a view is that homosexuality is considered to be unnatural and against God. Hence the Homophobia, stigma and discrimination which persist in our society. The negative feed-back that this group is receiving from society, is contributing adversely towards their health and well-being, making them susceptible to stress which may lead to; heart problems, sleep disorders, headaches, stomach problem, irritability, mood changes, drugs and alcohol abuse. Stress also reduces the immune system and wears down the body making them vulnerable to contracting various illnesses.
Sexual orientation is the preferred term used when referring to an individual's physical and or emotional attraction to the same and or opposite sex. Heterosexual, bisexual, homosexual and pansexual are all sexual orientations. An individual's gender identity and expression is distinct from their sexual orientation. Throughout life as the individual explores the world around them, they are shaped by the unique experiences and influences that are imparted upon them. All people experience life subjectively therefore there is no monolithic way of viewing or defining one’s sexual identity, however, there are particular experiences that may shape and develop specific characteristics or tendencies that a group of people may share. Andrew Sullivan addresses this very issue in his 1995 book, Virtually Normal: An Argument about Homosexuality. In the prologue, titled “What is a Homosexual?” Sullivan ponders what exactly composes a homosexual life and why certain environmental factors are fundamental and exclusive to the homosexual experience. He sees self-control/subjugation as a crucial part of all human experience, however, he considers the homosexual (more broadly, the LGBTQ) experience to be unique in that early on they learn to make sexual/emotional distinctions out of a need for survival. They learn to function within the parameter of certain social rules in order to blend and eventually this becomes a sort of second nature that is hard to break.
Scott Sorrell
12/11/13
Soc 221 – Social Problems
Dusty Myers
Homosexuality and Society
George Bernard Shaw said the following when discussing how marriage brings two people together "under the influence of the most violent, most insane, most delusive, and most transient of passions. They are required to swear that they will remain in that excited, abnormal, and exhausting condition continuously until death do them part. " Marriage is hard, and it is something people have to work at. However, society in recent years has begun to strongly dictate who can, and who cannot be joined in matrimony. Gay marriage has become the hot topic.
Homosexuality is still portrayed negatively in the twentieth century, and it’s been going on since as early as 1930’s. We all talk about how we have changed and have accepted gay rights but we fail to realize there is still a long road ahead. The lesbian and gay community has come a long way but it still is painted in a negative light. We can turn on the television and see multiple shows with at least one gay or lesbian, but they are being stereotyped into what the world thinks it should be. For example, Modern Family has a gay couple that is very dramatic, love theatre, and are very feminine. Another example is Will and Grace, the two guys in that show are very feminine, dramatic, and overly sensitive. Not every gay man is like that, these are stereotypes and mostly untrue. There are also