Homosexuality: A Historical and Societal Analysis

Since the first eukaryotes appeared, all living things have been reproducing primarily by a female and male union. Contrary to popular belief, there were other sexual relationships other than between opposite sexes. Homosexuality has baffled most of humanity as it seemingly goes against Mother Nature. While societies such as Ancient Greece viewed it as completely natural and it was a social custom, others viewed it with much resentment and considered it abnormal. Some want to treat this natural phenomenon as just another mental disease and cure it with therapy, while others think that if you engage in homosexual activities you will spend your after life in the fiery lakes of hell. However all three sides both present evidence to try to support their dogmas. Many religions in the world condemn homosexuality as

Many of these theories blame the parents for the child eventually being attracted to the same sex. According to the experienced writer Mary Meehan, “… a child develops a homosexual disposition because the same-sex parent has been emotionally distant, cold, or hostile.” (Meehan par. 10) Meehan places all of the pressure on parents to make sure they are loving and she also believes it’s important to reinforce gender roles in this statement, “…. a weak father, who does not draw his son into the world of men and masculinity, and a domineering mother who draws the son into her world” (Meehan par. 21). This would insinuate that every tomboy or male who enjoys an activity such as cooking would undoubtedly be homosexual. However, another cause is the emotional trauma from being sexually abused or molested by the same sex as a child. This is usually thought to be from a creepy uncle or even from the seemly trustworthy priest that cause the victims to become homosexual for the rest of their life, or until they seek